About
The short version.
I'm a founder and operator. For a decade I've built CoBuy into a category: consumer co-ownership, which is really multi-party investment management. Before that, eight years in institutional finance, finishing as a Director covering central banks and sovereign wealth funds.
I think in systems, and I can build the technology, not just spec it. I've proven it in production, not studied it from the outside.
Dual US and UK citizen, fluent French, based between Seattle and Phoenix.
The track record
Founder and builder
I work with a handful of companies at a time, building bold shit. Systems thinking applied to real problems, AI as the mechanism.
Founder and CEO, CoBuy
Built one company into a named category over a decade: consumer co-ownership, which is really multi-party investment management. 3,500+ co-buyers and co-owners, $63M+ closed real estate, named in NYT, WSJ, Forbes, and TIME. Awarded a $150K Algorand Foundation grant and shipped it early. Three of us run it like a team of twenty.
Institutional finance, London and New York
Eight years in investment banking across RBS, Santander, and UniCredit, from analyst to Director. Finished as Director of Central Bank and Sovereign Wealth Fund Sales at UniCredit, covering Middle East central banks and sovereign wealth funds, leading the firm into the ECB asset-purchase programme at over 350% wallet share and opening a trading relationship with the State Administration of Foreign Exchange in China.
UCL and ESCP Europe
BSc Economics, University College London. Masters in European Business, ESCP Europe (First Class). FSA Authorized (UK).
Selected proof
- Spoke at Decipher, the Algorand global conference in Dubai, on digitizing real-world assets.
- Invited to Innovate Housing SF as one of ten innovators, a Fannie Mae and UC Berkeley Terner Center summit.
- Awarded a $150K Algorand Foundation grant, delivered early and beyond scope.
- Authored the first national survey on co-buying in the US, and a five-year research series cited by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and TIME.
- Ran 50-plus co-buying education events across the West Coast, on panels with attorneys, lenders, and economists.
- Guest lectures at the UW Foster MBA, and to blockchain students at 10Academy.
Endorsements
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Matthew is hard working and very passionate about his work, building very strong relationships with his clients, as well as having a very broad experience across DCM, rates and Credit markets.
Rob Manders, Central Bank and Sovereign Wealth Fund Sales, Scotiabank Europe. Managed Matt at RBS and Santander.
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His intelligence was immediately apparent in every strategy discussion and problem-solving session we had. He worked tirelessly, often being the first to arrive and the last to leave, setting a standard of dedication that inspired the entire team.
Tim Hedberg, CEO, Motivo Media. Reported to Matt at CoBuy.
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Matt combines hard work, in-depth knowledge, and a hands-on approach with kindness and empathy. His passion and resolve are not only inspiring but also effective in driving tangible results. He fosters a culture of growth and collaboration, making him an exceptional leader and mentor.
Samuel Ralak, Engineering. Reported to Matt at CoBuy.
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I would not hesitate to work with Matt again in the future, nor to recommend him wholeheartedly as a smart, talented and committed colleague or partner.
Alex Templeton. Senior to Matt in finance.
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Matt was a talented capital markets banker with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Chris Harding, Head of Alternative Assets. Senior to Matt in finance.