Matt Laessig is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience growing technology and Internet businesses. He is currently the Chief Operations Officer and co-founder of Data.World, an online platform for data collaboration and sharing. Laessig is also an alumnus of the prestigious Wharton School of Management and the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Master of Business Administration in Management and Finance, and a Master of Arts in International Studies, respectively.

Prior to his current role, Laessig was the Vice President of Global Business Development at HomeAway.com and Vice President and General Manager of Bedandbreakfast.com, both positions where he showcased his expertise in the hospitality and e-commerce industries. He also held senior leadership positions at Bazaarvoice and Desert Sierra Enterprises, focusing on software, marketplaces, and building high-performing teams. Moreover, he is also a co-founder and managing partner of Procenter, an online service offering small businesses a suite of integrated tools to streamline their operations.

Laessig's professional experience and expertise lie in software, e-commerce, leadership, and team management. He has a keen interest in data collaboration and sharing, and his work at Data.World is further testament to his expertise in this area.