Tech and luggage co-founders Jennifer Rubio and Stewart Butterfield announce separation
Jennifer Rubio and Stewart Butterfield said they are ending their marriage after six years, emphasizing continued co-parenting and joint philanthropic work.
After six years of marriage, Jennifer Rubio, co-founder of Away, and Stewart Butterfield, who launched Flickr and Slack, announced their separation in an Instagram post. The couple stressed that they will continue to raise their two children together and maintain their joint commitments to the arts, philanthropy through the Rubio Butterfield Foundation, and their shared investments. Friends close to the pair expressed shock, while another source said the couple had been moving toward this decision for a while and remain good friends.
The announcement comes months after they appeared together at the Met Gala as trustees following a $23 million pledge to the museum. Their high-profile social calendar, extensive art collection and a real-estate portfolio valued at roughly $140 million were also highlighted in recent coverage.
Why it matters
The split of two high-profile entrepreneurs affects their joint philanthropic and business ventures, impacting their public and charitable activities.
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