I'm Scott Robbin, a generalist — part designer, part engineer, part musician, with an interest in open government and a love of traveling. I run Robbin & Co., helping teams build things that work well, feel right, and last.
Projects
Hindsight
An RSS reader that delivers yesterday's news today. Instead of chasing real-time updates, Hindsight encourages a simpler routine — browse what happened yesterday, read what interests you, and move on with your day. News reading as a pleasure, not a chore.
Letter Club
A platform for private group newsletters where members both send and receive. Create a club, set a pace — weekly, biweekly, or monthly — and everyone gets a digest on schedule. An ode to the slow web, where your inbox is yours to control.
OpenGov MCP Server
An MCP server that connects government datasets directly to AI assistants, making it possible to ask plain-language questions about public data. No SQL queries, no CSV downloads.
SweepAround.Us
A Chicago street sweeping alert system that texts you before the sweeper comes so you can move your car. Built with open city data and a lot of parking tickets as motivation.
Experience
- Robbin & Co.Owner2007–present
- Cards Against HumanityClient2012–present
- WeightshiftCollaborator2009–2016
- SongzaCo-founder2007–2009
Awards
- Clio AwardsCards Against Humanity Saves America2018
- Crain's Chicago Business40 Under 402012