Invests in
Sectors:
Locations:
Min Investment:
$100,000.00Max Investment:
$5,000,000.00Target Investment:
$1,500,000.00
Skills
Education
- YC
- U
- Uo
- U
- SJ
Lists including Matt
Investments
Work Experience
2017
Founder, CEO
2017
Snappr is the one-stop-shop for visual content creation, including the largest on-demand photographer and photo editing marketplace - www.snappr.com Used by tens of thousands of consumers and more than half of the Fortune 500. Also makers of the world's most popular AI photo analyzers: e.g. https://www.snappr.co/photo-analyzer/
2018
Senior Venture Partner
2018
$70m seed fund that invests in new Y Combinator companies, powered by a network of YC alumni. I focus on marketplaces, dev tools and generative imaging. I have led several of our deals, including the fund's first check in 2018.
2012 - 2016
Co-founder and CEO
2012 - 2016
Acquired 2022. Australia's largest online university graduation retailer. Also founder and developer for University Frames UK, acquired 2018.
2013 - 2015
Consultant
2013 - 2015
Specialized in strategy within consumer goods, TMT, healthcare, and education. Particular interest in accelerating growth and market entry for earlier-stage clients. Expertise in portfolio strategy, pricing, customer segmentation strategy, sales force design, and marketing strategy. Worked across several markets including Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Roles over this period were Business Analyst, Associate, and Junior Engagement Manager (JEM).
2008 - 2014
Casual Academic
2008 - 2014
Lecturer and tutor in neuroanatomy and neuroscience.
2011 - 2012
Assistant Dean
2011 - 2012
Pastoral care and academic support for a UNSW postgraduate residential college of 300 students.
2009 - 2012
Researcher
2009 - 2012
Researching the management of spinal cord injury under the supervision of Dr Ralph Mobbs.
Wine Advisor and Winery Representative
2008 - 2010
Wine advice and sales to club members of ~50 top-tier Australian wineries
2009 - 2009
Resident Tutor of Medicine
2009 - 2009