About
Mike Rubino is Head of Talent at AI Fund, Andrew Ng's venture studio, where he identifies and hires technical founders and CEOs for newly formed AI companies. Previously, he scaled recruiting functions at Neuralink (growing the company from 40 to 275+ employees), Chef Robotics, and Promise, a Series B govtech company. He co-founded Syelo Ventures, a community for early-stage talent leaders, and develops recruiting tools using AI and software platforms.
Experience
- AI FundHead of Talentcurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Syelo VenturesCo-Foundercurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- PromiseHead of Talent2025 — 2026San Francisco Bay Area
- Chef RoboticsHead of Talent2022 — 2024San Francisco, California, United States
- NeuralinkHead of Talent2019 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
- AmazonSenior Technical Sourcing Lead (AWS Databases/Analytics/AI)2017 — 2020Greater New York City Area
- Yodle a Web.com CompanySenior Technical Recruiter2016 — 2017Greater New York City Area
- Russell TobinSenior Technical Recruiter2014 — 2016Greater New York City Area
- Execu-Sys, Ltd.Senior Technical Recruiter2011 — 2014
- Four Springs Capital LLCAssociate, Private Equity2010 — 2011
Education
- University at AlbanyBachelor’s Degree, Economics2006 — 2010
Skills & more
Expert Advisor22Product Knowledge21Strategic Hiring19Start-up Ventures7Start-up Leadership6Strategic Partnerships3Product Development3Business Development2Semiconductor Industry2Working with Investors2Event Management4Executive Management
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Project ManagementLever Recruiting SoftwareExecutive LeadershipJob Description DevelopmentInterviewingFull-life Cycle RecruitingStart-upsGlobal Talent AcquisitionAdvisementStrategyPublic SpeakingCommunicationFrom Mike's professional profile.
Colleagues at AI Fund
Andrew Ng
Managing General Partner at AI Fund
Andy Ku
Partner at AI Fund
Anthony Soohoo
Venture Partner at Copper Sky Capital
Bill MacCartney
AI Fund Fellow at AI Fund
Brendan Marx
Engineer at AI Fund
Carlos Alzate
CTO at AI Fund
Dan Landau
Sr. Marketing Manager at AI Fund
Daniel Macklin
Venture Advisor at AI Fund
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Mike Rubino work?
- Mike Rubino is Head of Talent at AI Fund.
Same school
Also attended University at Albany45
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Shared employers
Also worked at Promise4
Also worked at Chef Robotics4
Also worked at Neuralink19
Michael RobinsonInvestor at Craft VenturesAndy HarrisonGeneral Partner, CEO at S32Abdo John HajjFounder of AJH Investments, a private investment office built for long-duration ownership.Randy GleinFounder and Managing Partner at DFJChris ShanahanPrincipal at DFJMo El-BibanyGeneral Partner at Page One Ventures
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Also worked at Amazon609
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