Matthew Achariam

Matt Achariam is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Clay, a startup that provides a platform for managing personal and professional relationships.1 Here are some key details about Matt Achariam:

Professional Background

Current Role:: Matt has been serving as the Founder and Co-CEO of Clay since 2019.2 Clay is described as a beautiful and private home for all your relationships, helping users remember who they've met and what matters to them.3

Previous Experience::

• Product at Custora (2015-2018), a Y Combinator company that was later acquired by Amperity2
• Product at LayerVault (2014-2015), which was acquired by Designer News2
• Principal at FortySix (2012-2014), where he worked with clients including Disney, BBC, Expedia, and the University of Pennsylvania2

Education

• B.A. in Chinese Language & Civilization and Computer Science from the College of the Holy Cross2
• High School Diploma from St. Benedict's Prep School2

Entrepreneurial Journey

Matt and his co-founder Zach Hamed started Clay in late 2018/early 2019.3 Despite facing initial skepticism about entering the relationship management space, they persevered and have since grown Clay to manage over 100 million relationships for users across half of the Fortune 500 companies.4

Approach and Philosophy

Matt emphasizes the importance of empathy, thoughtfulness, and conscientiousness in building relationships.34 He believes in the power of design and innovation to simplify complex problems and improve user experiences.5

Personal Interests

Matt finds inspiration in travel, particularly appreciating Japan and Hawaii.5 He admires the work of designer Naoto Fukasawa and values the balance between striking and inviting design.5

Matt Achariam can be found on various social media platforms under the username @achariam.5