Michael Rubin
FounderFounder/CFO at Magic
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
FoundedMagic · YC
About
Michael Rubin co-founded Magic, Inc. in 2015 and serves as its Co-Founder and CFO. The company provides virtual specialists to founders, business leaders, and small and medium-sized businesses, and is backed by Sequoia and Y Combinator.
Founder/CFO at MagicYC W15
Intro paths
YC
Michael went through Y Combinator (Winter 2015) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Michael can intro founders to Magic's investors below.
Magic's investors · 11
Altra VentureNew York City · $500K – $25M checksBling CapitalMiami Beach · $1M – $5M checks · since 2025ESSENCE VCBothell · since 2025FloodgateMenlo Park · $500K – $5M checks · since 2025Lerer HippeauNew York · $500K – $2M checks · since 2025MVP VenturesChicagoSilicon VenturesSeattleSprint VcBangalore · $300 checksStandard CapitalSan Francisco · since 2025Twenty Two VenturesPalo Alto · $50K – $250K checks · since 2025Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2015
Co-founders at Magic
Experience
- Magic, IncCo-Founder & CFOcurrent2013 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Runnable TechnologiesStrategic Finance2011 — 2013
Skills & more
Entrepreneurship9Start-ups14Healthcare1Finance4Corporate Wellness1Software Development2Data Analysis3SEO1Online Marketing3Marketing5Financial Modeling1Product Management1
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Management ConsultingDigital MarketingStrategyStrategic PlanningMicrosoft OfficeManagementFrom Michael's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Rubin?
- Michael Rubin co-founded Magic, Inc. in 2015 and serves as its Co-Founder and CFO. The company provides virtual specialists to founders, business leaders, and small and medium-sized businesses, and is backed by Sequoia and Y Combinator.
- Where does Michael Rubin work?
- Michael Rubin is Founder/CFO of Magic.
- What companies did Michael Rubin found?
- Michael Rubin founded Magic.
- Where did Michael Rubin go to school?
- Michael Rubin studied at Y Combinator; Oberlin College (BA, Mathematical Economics and Psychology).
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