Helping Software Leaders drive growth and achieve long-term success
Leverage my 25+ years of successes and failures to unlock your growth and achieve results you never thought possible.
About Matthew
Hi, I’m Matthew, a product leader and CxO with 25+ years of experience driving growth and innovation across startups and large-scale businesses.In my early career, I co-founded EditMe.com and led it to a successful exit. As President of Embarc, I doubled revenue before another successful exit. At Pearson (NYSE: PSO), I grew their first digital college readiness business from zero to 100K users.As I transitioned to larger companies, I led product teams at TripAdvisor (NASDAQ: TRIP), growing a metasearch business by $100M and scaling an instant booking feature to $200M. At EverQuote (NASDAQ: EVER), I expanded the product strategy, driving $200M in incremental revenue.Now, I help leaders in software companies tackle growth challenges and build strong teams using strategies I’ve honed over the years.
Where I Help
I provide consulting and coaching services to help leaders and teams in small to mid-sized software companies grow, scale, and succeed.
1:1 Coaching
I work directly with the VPs and the C-Suite to sharpen decision-making, build stronger teams, and achieve long-term business impact.
Growth Strategy
I assess your current position and create a tailored roadmap to accelerate growth, from product strategy to market expansion, using a data-driven approach.
Team Culture Development
I help assess your team, identify skill gaps, and implement leadership development and plans to build data-driven, results-oriented cultures that create strategic impact.
Product Strategy and Market Expansion
I refine your product strategy, prioritize key features, and uncover new market opportunities to help you stay ahead of the competition.
Agile Transformation
I streamline processes and implement Agile methodologies to improve team efficiency and speed up delivery.
R&D Organization Assessment
I’ll assess your R&D organization to identify bottlenecks and deliver recommendations to boost speed and innovation.
Testimonials
Kari D’Elia
Head of Product at USAFacts
"Matthew was instrumental in my progression from a mid-career product manager to an executive product leader. His ability to teach first principles and solid product fundamentals, combined with his coaching on authentic influence and calculated risk-taking, provided an excellent foundation for my career growth."
Nathan Papazian
CPO at Ellevation Education
"I’ve had the privilege of working with Matthew over the last few years and the results have been incredible. Through our work, I've gained more confidence in my ability to not only influence those within my team, but also laterally and upward. I now have tools and strategies to apply to any situation, achieving things I didn’t think I was capable of."
Jamie Biggar
Co-Founder & CTO at EnergySage
"Matthew's sharp mind and breadth of experience make him a formidable product leader. Matthew knows how to effectively employ his deep library of playbooks both to drive alignment between company & product strategy, and to streamline team processes for clean execution."
Alex Grodd
Founder & CEO of BetterLesson
"I’ve worked with many product advisors and consultants over the years, but none bring as much energy, passion, and expertise. Matthew transcends the role of traditional consultant, embedding himself with the team and bringing an unparalleled level of depth and personal investment. He thrives at critical moments like strategic shifts or product pivots."
Luke Richardson
Growth Product Leader
"I believe I am a much better operative and leader thanks to the many concrete skills Matthew taught me, including how to develop your own style with stakeholder management that you can replicate and iterate upon. Matthew's coaching and mentorship significantly up leveled my knowledge of UX, prioritization, and roadmapping."
Julie Davis
VP Technology edx/2U
"As Matthew’s Engineering peer, I appreciated that he was always very open to trying new things to engage the engineers in solutioning. We were on the same page that more minds exposed to customer problems would lead to more creative solutions and excitement in the team."
