Lafayette Hill native Michael Rubin started his first business at 13 years old, using his Bar Mitzvah money to open a ski store. Today, he runs one of the most valuable sports companies in the world.
Rubin, the CEO of Fanatics, was named to Time’s inaugural TIME100 Sports list of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports. The recognition reflects just how far his company’s reach now extends.
What began as a major player in licensed sports apparel has grown into a sports empire with more than 22,000 employees, 80 offices globally, and roughly $13 billion in expected revenue in 2026.
Building the Business Behind Modern Fandom
For Rubin, the path to influence has not come from owning a team or playing on the field. It has come from building the business behind modern fandom…