Matt Ward is a seasoned business coach, growth strategist, and angel investor with a proven track record of helping startups achieve their goals. He has a wealth of experience in fundraising, marketing, and strategy, having founded and exited several successful companies himself. Matt is passionate about working with mission-driven founders and businesses that are making a positive impact in the world. Through his coaching and investment group, The Syndicate, he helps pre-seed to Series A startups in various industries, including consumer tech, fintech, cleantech, SaaS, and more. In addition to his current roles, Matt has held numerous advisory and mentoring positions in international startups, accelerators, and other organizations. He is also a published author and a former science fiction writer. Matt holds a Bachelors's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.