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Matt Evans

CEO & Co-Founder at Julius

New York, New York

Invests in

Stages:

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,500,000.00

Education

Work Experience

  • CEO & Co-Founder

    2020

    Julius provides data driven talent solutions for the future of energy. Through the power of AI and data, we’re making sense of the energy labor market, building better learner experiences, and connecting job seekers to relevant jobs and career pathways.

  • Co-Founder and Board Member

    2007

    Leading global water technology accelerator

2013 - 2020

  • Senior Vice President - Online Learning Services

    2017 - 2020

    Responsible for leading and driving growth for Pearson’s Online Learning division across: P&L management, renewals, business expansion, client executive/C-suite relationships, and new models of innovation. Led all business units throughout North America (Toronto, Orlando, Chicago, and Phoenix) and founded business unit in Shanghai, China (designed & launched program, recruited & managed local team). Led strategic planning for division's higher education portfolio future state.

  • Vice President - Corporate Finance & Strategic Development

    2013 - 2017

    NY Corporate Finance & Strategic Development team for Pearson leads all acquisition, disposal, joint venture, and venture investment activities for North America and Latin America.

2008 - 2014

  • Board

    2008 - 2014

    Big Fish is the world’s largest producer of casual games for mobile & PC platforms (e-commerce), delivering entertainment to millions of consumers every day in more than 150 countries. Sold to Churchill Downs Inc. for $885mm in December 2014.

2007 - 2013

  • Venture Partner

    2007 - 2013

    Salmon River Capital is a specialized private equity and venture capital firm. Invested in leading growth companies in the education, e-commerce, and financial technology sectors, in partnership with management teams. Investments included: Big Fish Games, the world’s largest producer of casual games for mobile & PC platforms, delivering entertainment to millions of consumers every day in more than 150 countries; Parchment, the leading online transcript management provider to 7,400 high schools and postsecondary institutions; PeriGen, the leading provider of decision support solutions to hospitals’ OB departments; and Axioma, a leading provider of portfolio construction software to financial services firms.

2010 - 2012

  • CEO and Co-Founder

    2010 - 2012

    Co-founded national e-commerce company providing up to 70% off the best products and services to moms and families. Acquired by Juice in the City in November 2011. Along with co-founder, set the vision and strategy for the business, and operated three product sites: New York City, Houston, and Nationwide. Team of 20 nationally. Featured in major media including: Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Crain's Business, and Parents.com.

2003 - 2005

  • National Director of Business Development

    2003 - 2005

    Led national expansion for education start-up honored as top-ranked social enterprise in the U.S. by Fast Company. Designed and executed nationwide process to select new school district partners resulting in three new city agreements: Memphis, Baltimore, and Oakland. Negotiated partnership agreements and managed relationships with key stakeholders including: superintendents, corporations, and government officials.

1999 - 2003

  • Assistant Vice President

    1999 - 2003

    Member of Financial Institutions Group (Investment Banking) and Corporate Strategy Group. M&A transactions included: First Union Corp.’s $13.8bn acquisition of Wachovia Corp. and ING Group’s $7.7bn acquisition of Aetna Financial Services.