Mitch Rubin
About Mitch Rubin
Mitch Rubin serves as the Director of Innovation at Elemental Excelerator, where he focuses on funding climate technologies that promote equity and resilience. He holds a Master of Science in Sustainability Management from Columbia University and has extensive experience in various roles related to sustainability and innovation.
Work at Elemental Excelerator
Mitch Rubin serves as the Director of Innovation at Elemental Excelerator, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he focuses on investing in transformative technologies that aim to create systemic change for a more resilient future. His work includes funding projects that develop climate technologies within communities, contributing to embedding equity and access into climate solutions.
Education and Expertise
Mitch Rubin has a strong educational background in sustainability and political science. He earned a Master of Science in Sustainability Management from Columbia University, completing his studies in 2021. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Markets, and Management Studies from Duke University in 2014. Additionally, he is studying at Terra.do and Climate Farm School, focusing on Regenerative Agriculture, and has achieved a certificate since 2022.
Background
Mitch Rubin has held various roles in different organizations, contributing to his expertise in innovation and sustainability. He worked at Chobani in multiple capacities, including Incubator Program Specialist, Incubator Program Manager, and Food Tech & Sustainability Manager from 2016 to 2020. He also served as a Strategy Analyst and Vice President at Atlas Capital Team L.P. in 2020 and 2021, respectively. His early career included a position as Marketing Manager and Vice President at BoostUp.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Mitch Rubin has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and innovation. He contributed to the Chobani Incubator, which supports food startups, and participated as a Fellow at Venture For America from 2014 to 2016. His work at Elemental Excelerator emphasizes funding climate technologies and promoting equity in climate solutions, reflecting his dedication to creating impactful change.