Michael Rubin

Michael Rubin Email and Phone Number

Visiting Lecturer @ New Mexico School for the Arts
Santa Fe, NM, US
About Michael Rubin

Former product leader and innovator at Lucasfilm, Netflix and Adobe; I bring a unique perspective to consumer media and startups. These days I'm passionate about teaching and advancing the language of photography. Fine art photographer and educator; director of The Rubin Collection of Photography, Co-Host of "Everyday Photography Podcast; creator of the Haiku School of Photography; founding board member of The National Center for the Photograph.I bring a range of disciplines together in unusual and often surprising ways.

Michael Rubin's Current Company Details
New Mexico School for the Arts

New Mexico School For The Arts

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Visiting Lecturer
Santa Fe, NM, US
Michael Rubin Work Experience Details
  • New Mexico School For The Arts
    Visiting Lecturer
    New Mexico School For The Arts
    Santa Fe, Nm, Us
  • Santa Fe Workshops
    Instructor
    Santa Fe Workshops Jan 2021 - Present
    Santa Fe, New Mexico, Us
    Photographic Haiku | A novel approach to build photographic skills based on the principles of haiku. The Art of Composition—Reimagined | Exploring photographic composition, going far beyond rules.Online and In-Person workshops since 2021.
  • The Rubin Collection
    Executive Director
    The Rubin Collection Feb 2014 - Present
    Santa Fe, Nm, Us
    Management and curation of an historic collection of mid-20th century photography, with special emphasis on Group f/64 and Modernism in Europe and America. Artists include: Adams, Abbott, Weston, Callahan, Kertesz, Cartier-Bresson, Cunningham, White, Siskind, Gutmann, Uelsmann, and others.
  • Neomodern
    Founder
    Neomodern Sep 2016 - Apr 2020
    Building on background in participatory retail (ie. Petroglyph, Glow) and merging with passion for photographic art and the democratization of photography, a new retail concept: the first online concierge photographic service and experiential photo workshop. Union Street gallery in San Francisco operated from 2017-2020.
  • Petroglyph
    Chairman
    Petroglyph Sep 1993 - Dec 2019
    Santa Cruz, Ca, Us
    In 2009 stepped down as CEO but remained Chairman. Responsibilities included brand development and operations strategy, new studio and concept design, corporate governance. Active in the development and branding of Glow Candle Lounge - launched in Dec 2012.
  • Petroglyph
    Co-Founder & Ceo
    Petroglyph Sep 1993 - May 2009
    Santa Cruz, Ca, Us
    Co-founded Petroglyph Ceramic Lounge, a new concept in retail (called by Forbes "Participatory Retail") and launched the pioneer "contemporary ceramics studio" which lead to a national phenomenon. Refined model and then built the company rapidly from 1994-2000, raising venture capital, and growing to 7 studio locations in the bay area: Santa Cruz (1994), Palo Alto (1995), Los Gatos (1996), Downtown Santa Cruz (1996), Sacramento (1997), Roseville (1997) and San Jose (1997). Developed and launched a new studio concept "Petroglyph Silver Alchemy" (San Francisco), and an eCommerce project -- both of which ceased in FY2000. Scaled back operations, closed studios, and managed cash flow issues in 2000-2004; and supervised a Director of Operations to lead the 4 remaining studios until 2009.
  • Adobe
    Senior Innovator
    Adobe Feb 2013 - Jun 2016
    San Jose, Ca, Us
    Entrepreneur embedded in Adobe Research, exploring new technology and future products & markets. Leader of the Disruptive Innovation Group.It was as cool as it sounds.
  • Netflix, Inc.
    Director, Product
    Netflix, Inc. Jan 2006 - May 2008
    Los Gatos, Ca, Us
  • Nonlinear.Info
    Author, Publisher, Consultant
    Nonlinear.Info Mar 1991 - Jan 2006
    Digital video literacy advocate-author of film/video industry textbook NONLINEAR: a field guide to digital video and film editing. (4 editions between 1991-2001)Also the author of seven titles for Peachpit Press, 2001-2008.
  • Chyron/Cmx/Aurora
    Product Manager, Cmx 6000
    Chyron/Cmx/Aurora Sep 1987 - Sep 1990
    Melville, New York, Us
    Introduced nonlinear editing tools into the film and broadcast industry. Consulted on post production projects ranging from "Lonesome Dove" to "The Sheltering Sky". Worked in joint-venture between CMX and The Post Group (LA) to introduce nonlinear editing in Hollywood.
  • Sonic Solutions
    Digital Audio Projects Manager
    Sonic Solutions Feb 1987 - Aug 1987
    Assisted founders in the start-up in all activities, marketing, production, CD premastering. After founders, employee #1.Pre-mastered numerous CDs for The Grateful Dead, Barbara Streisand, RCA Blue Note (classic jazz), and others.
  • Lucasfilm/The Droid Works
    Marketing Specialist
    Lucasfilm/The Droid Works Jun 1985 - Feb 1987
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    Joined the Lucasfilm spin-off of the Computer Division to develop and introduce the EditDroid and SoundDroid post production tools to Hollywood. Worked with VP Marketing, and VP of Development.

Michael Rubin Skills

Start Ups Product Management Entrepreneurship Mobile Applications E Commerce Product Development Strategy Mobile Devices Digital Media Social Networking Team Building User Experience Brand Development Strategic Partnerships Graphic Design Editing Marketing Photography Blogging Digital Strategy Publishing Facebook Entertainment Television Social Media Guerrilla Marketing User Experience Design Mobile Phone Apps

Michael Rubin Education Details

  • Brown University
    Brown University
    Neuroscience

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