Michael Rubin is an American businessman and entrepreneur. He was born on July 3, 1972, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Rubin is the founder and executive chairman of Fanatics, a leading online retailer of licensed sports merchandise. He is also the co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team and the New Jersey Devils ice hockey team.
Rubin started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age. In high school, he founded a ski-tuning business and later expanded into other ventures, including a sports retail company. In 1999, he founded GSI Commerce, an e-commerce services company that provided online retail solutions for various brands. Under Rubin’s leadership, GSI Commerce grew significantly and eventually became a publicly traded company. In 2011, eBay acquired GSI Commerce for approximately $2.4 billion
Micheal Rubin’s parents
Rubin was born to a Jewish family, the son of Paulette and Ken Rubin. His mother was a psychiatrist and his father was a veterinarian
