Matthew Helderman is a prominent figure in the film and media industry, making a name for himself as the co-founder and CEO of BondIt Media Capital and Buffalo 8. He studied Philosophy, English, and Film with a focus on Business and Economics at Lake Forest College. Helderman has been featured in the New York Times and has given a TED talk. He has managed the deployment of over $150 million in capital, raised $30 million in equity and debt and expanded his company's credit facility to $75 million. He is also a Partner, Executive Director and Board Member at ABS Payroll. His extensive experience in the industry includes working as a Production Manager and Producer at Paramount Pictures and Creative at Apple.