Andy Rubin
American businessman
1963 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American businessman
Born
March 13, 1963
Age
~63 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
businessperson, computer scientist, inventor
United StatesBorn in Chappaqua
1963
Born in Chappaqua (1963-03-13)
Present
Age ~63
About
Andrew E. Rubin is an American computer programmer, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. Rubin founded Danger Inc. in 1999 and left in 2003; Danger was eventually acquired by Microsoft in 2008. Rubin founded Android Inc. in 2003, which was acquired by Google in 2005; Rubin served as a Google vice president for nine years and led Google's efforts in creating and promoting the Android operating system for mobile phones and other devices during most of his tenure. Rubin left Google in 2014, initially presented as a voluntary departure; but later revealed to be a dismissal due to allegations of sexual harassment by Rubin. Rubin then served as co-founder and CEO of venture capital firm Playground Global from 2015 to 2019. Rubin also helped found Essential Products in 2015, a mobile phone start-up that closed in 2020 without finding a buyer. In 2019, Rubin was inducted into the Wireless Hall of Fame.
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Who is Andy Rubin?+
Andrew E. Rubin is an American computer programmer, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. Rubin founded Danger Inc. in 1999 and left in 2003; Danger was eventually acquired by Microsoft in 2008. Rubin founded Android Inc. in 2003, which was acquired by Google in 2005; Rubin served as a Google vice p
What does the name Andy mean?+
The name Andy means "unisex given name. Etymology: cs; compare Andes and Andes.". It is of English origin.
When was Andy Rubin born?+
Andy Rubin was born on March 13, 1963.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: cs; compare Andes and Andes.
The name Andy is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: cs; compare Andes and Andes.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andy — March 13, 1963
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
You built something that feeds thousands of families.
— an employee
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