Dr. Courtney
Rubin

Founder, Chief Medical Officer, Board-Certified Dermatologist, Fig.1

Dr. Courtney's Special Set of Skills

  • Brand Strategy
  • Fundraising
  • Product Development
  • Product Manufacturing
  • Retail Strategy
  • Scaling

Dr. Courtney's Rise

Dr. Courtney Rubin is a trailblazer in both the dermatology and beauty industries. An Ivy League educated, board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Rubin co-founded Fig.1, a skincare brand rapidly gaining recognition for its clinically proven, refillable, and affordable products. Fig.1 is now carried in major retailers like CVS, Walmart, Shopbop, MECCA, and Cult Beauty. With a deep commitment to improving skincare access and industry sustainability initiatives, Dr. Rubin continues to lead Fig.1’s domestic and international expansion while balancing her clinical practice and role as a thought leader in dermatology.

Professional Superpower

Dr. Rubin combines medical expertise with entrepreneurial vision, using her molecular biology and dermatology background to lead Fig.1’s product development. She has launched over 20 skincare products, including a groundbreaking retinol system and SPF 50 invisible zinc sunscreen, and successfully guided the brand through multiple funding rounds and global expansion.

Personal Superpower

Dr. Rubin is deeply committed to sustainability, pioneering Fig.1’s refillable packaging system and ensuring eco-conscious practices at every stage of the product development lifecycle. She strives to reduce waste while delivering effective skincare solutions.

What Drives Dr. Courtney

Innovation, sustainability, and improving accessibility are the driving forces behind Dr. Rubin’s career. Whether it’s by developing cutting-edge skincare formulas or ensuring that high-quality skincare is accessible without breaking the bank, her goal is to make a difference in how we think about skincare and the environment.

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One-on-one mentorship sessions

Unlock an exclusive, one-on-one appointment with Dr. Courtney. During your video session, Dr. Courtney will be on the line to offer personalized advice, support and guidance designed to help power your business forward. Consider this your phone a friend (with major bonus points).

THE NORTH concierge team will contact you to complete your booking.

  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Rate: $300

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