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Matt Alston
Co-Founder at Bonfire
Matt Alston is the Co-Founder of Bonfire, a web3 community-building platform for creators and artists.1 He is 27 years old and based in Los Angeles, California.12
Background and Education
Matt grew up in Atlanta and studied computer science at Duke University.1 During his time at Duke, he co-founded Catalyst, the university's first tech social/pre-professional club aimed at strengthening the tech community on campus.2
Professional Experience
Prior to founding Bonfire, Matt's career included:
- Product Manager and Associate Product Manager at Uber (2017-2020)2
- Product Fellow at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (2017-2018)2
- Business Software Engineer intern at Goldman Sachs (2016)2
- Growth Analyst at Zana.io (2015)2
Matt has also been an On Deck Fellow since June 2020.2
Founding Bonfire
Matt co-founded Bonfire in April 2021 with his best friend and fellow Duke alumna, Melissa.12 Bonfire is a platform that enables creators, particularly musicians and artists, to build web3-enabled websites with features like gated content and digital asset integration.1
The company has gained traction in the music industry, with artists like Odesza and Portugal. The Man using the platform. In late 2022, Bonfire raised $6.8 million in funding and opened its platform to all creators.1
Matt's experience at Uber, particularly in loyalty rewards programs, influenced his interest in social tokens and web3 technologies, which ultimately led to the creation of Bonfire.1
