Michael Rubin — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder and CEO of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform specializing in licensed merchandise, trading cards, sports betting, and gaming.
Founded GSI Commerce in 1998, selling it to eBay in 2011 for $2.4 billion.
Co-founder and Co-chair of REFORM Alliance, committed to improving parole and probation systems in the United States since 2019.
Serves as a board member of Rue Gilt Groupe, which includes RueLaLa.com, Gilt.com, and ShopPremiumOutlets.com.
Started a ski-tuning shop at age 12, growing it into a formal ski shop within two years.

Biography

Michael Rubin is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform that reimagines the sports fan experience. Since 2011, he has expanded Fanatics' offerings to include licensed merchandise, trading cards and collectibles, live commerce, sports betting and gaming, and fan and collector events. Fanatics maintains a global partner network with over 900 sports properties and more than 5,000 athletes and celebrities.