Blue Chippers, a new content series focusing on students who have caught our attention.
Brining design and coding skills together, Eric Rabinowitz is honing his skills this summer helping out Pipefish. A big music lover, he is also building out his own starting in the evening and weekend hours with the goal of helping independent musicians get greater feedback on their work and to communicate with their fans and other musicians, to allow music lovers to discover great new music that no one else is finding, and to foster a new culture of music appreciation.. You can check out his current Minimum Viable Product here: www.hipstring.me.
What’s your first and last name?
Eric Rabinowitz.
What school do you attend?
Georgia Tech.
What’s your primary startup role?
Coder.
What startup do you work for and what do you do for them?
Pipefish. I do UI and user experience design.
If you could have any mentor, who would it be and why?
Kanye West because he’s an overall genius.
What 3 websites do you visit daily?
The New Yorker, ThisIsColossal.com, Google.
What’s missing from your college experience?
More emphasis on doing what you want to do and less emphasis on just getting a job.
What was your favorite cartoon growing up?
Courage the Cowardly Dog and most recently I got back into Invader Zim.
What are your 3 favorite mobile apps?
Twitter, Google Music/Play, and Instagram.
To thank Eric, we’ve created this infographic summarizing his answers. Enjoy.