Matt is a Senior Associate at Highland focusing on information technology investments specializing in digital media and online marketing.

Background
Prior to joining Highland, Matt was a member of Google’s corporate development team, where he was responsible for digital media acquisitions and investments. Matt spent two years at Morgan Stanley Venture Partners, where he identified and managed investments in the technology sector. He also engaged in strategic initiatives for portfolio companies, including fundraising and mergers/acquisitions. Prior to Morgan Stanley Venture Partners, Matt worked for three years in Morgan Stanley’s Technology Corporate Finance group, where he was part of the Google IPO team and advised clients such as Dell and Intuit.

Matt also consulted for the Harry Fox Agency (the rights enforcement arm of the National Music Publishers Association) on the impact of digital delivery and Internet advertising on the music industry.

Education
Pomona College, B.A., Mathematical Economics
Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, M.B.A. with High Distinction

Interests
Matt is an avid racquet sport player (badminton and squash) and was formerly a nationally ranked badminton player.