Matt Spangard
 

Matt Spangard

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Product, Technology & Innovation Advisor.

#DigitalProduct #Web3 #Blockchain #Innovation

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.

 


I’ve worked with
organizations of all sizes,
from startups to titans.

 
 

Achievements

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.

 

Charlotte, NC

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Career overview

 
 
 
 

Skills

 

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

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

Unmanned Aerial Systems

sUAS Operation

Aerial Photography

Aerial Cinematography

Aerial Mapping

Creative

Writing

Photography

Cinematography

Television Production

Video Production

Media & Public Relations

 

I am an avid designer,
photographer and maker.

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Select investments, board & advisory roles

Blue Blaze Brewing
Investor / Founding Member, Board of Directors

Virtuix
Investor

Blubird
Investor / Technology Advisor

 
 
 

Education

 
It’s a great school but don’t ever drink the water from the Old Well.

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.

 
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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.

 
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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.

 
 
 

References

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.
 
 
 
 

Get in touch

 

Email
matt at spangard dot com

 
 
 

Squarespace? Really? Yep! The right tool for the job isn't always the most complex one.

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