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Matt Galligan
Co-founder & CEO at XMTP Labs
Matt Galligan is the Co-founder and CEO of XMTP Labs, Inc., a company focused on developing a decentralized messaging protocol known as XMTP. This protocol is designed to enable secure communication across blockchain wallets, drawing parallels to traditional messaging systems like email and instant messaging protocols.23
Professional Background
Galligan has a rich background in technology and design, having co-founded several companies prior to XMTP, including:
- Circa News (2011-2015): A news aggregation app that aimed to deliver news in a more digestible format.
- SimpleGeo (2009-2011): A location-based data platform.
- Socialthing (2007-2008): A social media aggregation service.
He has also held significant roles in product design and user experience at companies like Postmates and Earnest Research.135
Education and Recognition
In 2014, Galligan was recognized in Forbes' "30 Under 30" list in the Media category, highlighting his influence and contributions to the tech industry at a young age.13
Personal Insights
Galligan describes himself as a designer and tech enthusiast, with interests in craft beer, coffee, and GIFs. He is also a family man, living on the East Coast with his children.34
Through XMTP, Galligan aims to create an interoperable messaging network that empowers users to communicate without being locked into specific applications, thus promoting a more decentralized approach to digital communication.23
Highlights
Back in the day, @digg was a daily visit for me (often a lot more), and easily one of the biggest influences in my getting into tech/startups.
Thrilled to see @kevinrose and @alexisohanian teaming up to breathe some life into it again. I have no doubt it'll be something special.
