I lead teams to build transformational products, platforms and businesses.
I have helped organizations innovate worldwide for more than two decades, building and leading both local and distributed teams from around the world.
If you have created a profitable MVP and need advice or a team to build out your next-gen platform or protocol, we should talk.
TideRide is an iOS app that identifies the perfect times to ride the beach on a Onewheel or eBike in the next 36 hours.
It takes into account tide and weather data to optimize your ride.
TideRide works worldwide and is available for iPhone and iPad.
I built and led the teams that:
Created the world’s largest open innovation platform.
Created the world's first AI financial advisor.
Created the technology that became the Ring Video Doorbell.
Created a tool for the US Patent & Trademark Office to help companies identify IP threats and opportunities.
Created an early IoT product and platform that was funded on Shark Tank.
Created a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) marketplace to help university tech transfer offices license their intellectual property to corporations.
Other noteworthy achievements:
I have co-founded many startups — usually serving as head of product or technology — and I have worked with some of the largest, most innovative organizations on the planet.
I have developed both digital and physical products.
I have spoken on the topic of innovation at summits across the country and with media outlets such as CNN and NPR.
I co-produced four seasons of an Emmy award-winning television series about innovation.
I have won numerous awards in the following fields: digital, journalism, advertising, television and short film.
Crypto, Web3 and blockchain product development studio.
My role: Co-founder & Managing Partner.
What I do: Lead technology and development, and co-lead product innovation.
Digital transformation and product go-to-market consultancy.
My role: Co-founder & Managing Partner.
What I did: Led digital transformation and product development.
Launchpad for new business ventures as I transitioned out of daily operations at Enventys Partners.
My role: Founder & CEO.
What I do: I created Digitarian Ventures to provide strategic digital product and innovation consulting. I also launched several consumer brands under the Digitarian Ventures umbrella: 5506’ Outfitters, Pain Free Athletes and Drone Brigade.
Vertically-integrated product development, crowdfunding & ecommerce marketing agency.
My role: Partner & CTO.
What I did: As a founding partner, I was responsible for everything digital, serving as a product and software engineering team lead and manager. During my 16-year tenure, I created dozens of new technology ventures for both clients and Enventys spin-offs.
Emmy award-winning television series about innovation and the product development process. Think Shark Tank meets MythBusters.
My role: Co-executive Producer.
What I did: Led our digital strategy and drove distribution through PBS, Hulu and international partners, ultimately licensing the four-season series in nearly 100 countries. I successfully secured carriage by managing 300+ program manager relationships around the world.
World’s largest open innovation platform. Went public on NASDAQ before being acquired.
My role: Co-Founder & CTO.
What I did: Built and led the team that created the platform. I drove all aspects of development, including engineering, design, community growth and public relations — handing off the latter two as we grew in order to focus on spin-off platforms, such as Edison Nation Medical.
I believe strongly in continuous learning and have picked up some unique skills over the years.
Business
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Start-Ups
Marketing
Strategic Partnerships
Change Management
Managing Distributed Teams
Innovation
Open Innovation
Product Innovation
Brand Innovation
Product Development
Brand Development
Physical Product Development
Product Management
Digital
AI
Digital Product Design
Web3
Crypto
Blockchain
Platform Development
Agile Methodologies
MVP Theory
Ecommerce
Project Management
CX / UX / UI
Programming / Coding
Information Architecture
Digital Marketing / Advertising
SEO
i18n / Internationalization
Unmanned Aerial Systems
sUAS Operation
Aerial Photography
Aerial Cinematography
Aerial Mapping
Creative
Writing
Photography
Cinematography
Television Production
Video Production
Media & Public Relations
Blue Blaze Brewing
Investor / Founding Member, Board of Directors
Virtuix
Investor
Blubird
Investor / Technology Advisor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
I spent one year at the University of Illinois before seeking greater adventure. Despite 36,000 undergraduates, it felt like I knew everyone after a few months.
I transferred to UNC-Chapel Hill as a sophomore and studied abroad for a semester at the University of Wollongong in Australia as a junior.
I earned a bachelor’s degree from UNC Chapel Hill.
Interesting Certifications
I hold an sUAS pilot (commercial drone operator) certificate.
Federal Aviation Administration License: 3979868.
I am a Certified Bitcoin Professional.
C4 Certificate ID: 2eff30.
A B L — Always Be Learning
Whether through my own research or online education platforms, I’m always learning.
From new programming methodologies to new technologies to everything in the always-evolving crypto world, there’s way too much innovation out there to put yourself in a box.
From: Mike Kozono, Senior Backend Developer, GitLab
“It has been a pleasure working with Matt because of his open and collaborative management style.
As a developer, being able to talk through the technical challenges of a problem with him allowed us to efficiently find the best solution.
He dives deep into projects like he does with his hobbies (if there’s something to know about Jeeps, cameras, or drones, he’ll know it).
I would jump at the opportunity to work with Matt again!”
From: William Braunlin, Patent Agent, Sunstein Kann Murphy & Timbers, LLP
“When I joined Access Innovation as CSO, one of the strongest selling points of the company was the versatile and user-friendly software platform that Matt and his team of software engineers developed to facilitate interaction among university innovators, corporate end-users and our team of technology evaluators and match-makers.
Once I joined the team and began working with Matt, I was amazed by his ability to rapidly enhance the platform, tailoring it to the needs of the end-user.
Working with Matt was a pleasure. He is very bright, verbal and people-oriented, with a can-do attitude and ability to juggle multiple projects and goals simultaneously.
He has a rare combination of technical savvy and the ability to communicate with end-users with all manner of backgrounds.
If you have the opportunity to engage him, do so. You will not regret your decision. I recommend him without reservation.”
