Rutter has lived in 5 countries and speaks 3 languages. He has an undergraduate degree in foreign languages from Hunter College, received the prestigious German Academic Exchange (DAAD) scholarship to study 20th Century German Literature in Regensburg, Germany, holds an MBA in global marketing management from Fordham University Gabelli School of Business, was a Fulbright Scholar in Monterrey, México and is currently ABD, pursuing a doctorate in management researching entrepreneurship and innovation in higher education at Cass Business School, City University London. Rutter splits his time between New York and London.