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I’m incredibly grateful for the strength of Seattle’s technology ecosystem. Every day, founders and innovation companies benefit from an exceptional…
I’m incredibly grateful for the strength of Seattle’s technology ecosystem. Every day, founders and innovation companies benefit from an exceptional…
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👏👏Once again Shawn K. hosted another amazing Bay Area GIT100 event. Thanks for all you do for #founders! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and…
👏👏Once again Shawn K. hosted another amazing Bay Area GIT100 event. Thanks for all you do for #founders! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and…
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For months, Seattle Tech Week lives in spreadsheets, planning docs, and prep calls, then the week is here and what makes it so special is the part…
For months, Seattle Tech Week lives in spreadsheets, planning docs, and prep calls, then the week is here and what makes it so special is the part…
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Volunteer Experience
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Board Member
Allen Institute
- Present 1 year 8 months
The Board of Directors is charged with providing oversight and stewardship to the Allen Institute.
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Board Member
Harvard Kennedy School Dean’s Council
- Present 2 years
Education
Harvard Kennedy School’s Dean’s Council comprises leaders from various sectors who believe in improving public policy and public leadership around the globe. Members provide financial support and practical advice that allow the School to advance positive change at the local, state, national, and international levels so people can live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous.
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Member
Challenge Seattle
- Present 4 years
Challenge Seattle is an alliance of 23 organizations that represent some of our region’s largest employers and most successful innovators. Led by former Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire, we harness our members’ bold thinking, committed leadership, unique resources, and world-class talent to tackle some of our region’s most pressing civic challenges, such as homelessness and racial equity.
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Board Member
Fred Hutch
- Present 8 years 2 months
Health
The Board of Trustees, with appropriate delegation to its committees and Fred Hutch officers, oversees Hutch's affairs.
Matt served as a Board Member and Vice Chair on the Board of Trustees prior to his assignment as the Chairman from July 2018 through July 2020. Matt is now a Board Member for Hutch (2020-current). -
Member Board Of Directors
Washington Policy Center
- 9 years
Washington Policy Center (WPC) is an independent, non-profit think tank that promotes sound public policy based on free-market solutions.
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Director
Greater Foundation
- 2 years
Education
Founded by Super Bowl champion and Pro Bowler Russell Okung in 2015, the Greater Foundation has served disenfranchised youth in Washington, Oklahoma, California, and beyond.
Honors & Awards
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Top 100 Venture Capitalists List
CB Insights & The New York Times
Also recognized in 2016 and 2017
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Emerging Company Director of the Year
Puget Sound Business Journal & National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Northwest
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Champion of Freedom Award
Washington Policy Center
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Midas List
Forbes
2008, 2009 & 2011
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Great seattle tech week kickoff with our lead partners Vercel and J.P. Morgan - well done Madrona team
Great seattle tech week kickoff with our lead partners Vercel and J.P. Morgan - well done Madrona team
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