Matt Eventoff

Matt Eventoff is a seasoned strategic advisor and high-stakes communications trainer known for helping leaders succeed, businesses grow, and individuals gain confidence in presenting authentically and passionately.

As the founder of Princeton Public Speaking, he has worked with Fortune 500 companies, blue chip multinational firms like PepsiCo and Walmart, government agencies, academic institutions, leadership organizations, and numerous other entities globally, offering expertise in executive communications, crisis management, mergers and acquisitions, and capital raises.

Matt has provided communication strategy and executive presence training to public companies, companies that went public, 'unicorn' status firms, and organizations undergoing M&A transactions, demonstrating a track record of success.

Apart from Princeton Public Speaking, he launched Damselfly Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm supporting Founders in FinTech, CPG, and technology sectors, with a portfolio spanning the U.S., Africa, and Latin America.

Committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders, he founded The Oratory Project, a non-profit offering free executive public-speaking and presence training to underprivileged young adults, aiming to equip them with essential communication skills.

Matt Eventoff holds a Master's degree in Communication from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Political Science from the University of Maryland College Park. He has also held various roles, including Managing Partner at Damselfly Ventures, professional advisor for student-led public speaking organization 'Speak with Style' at Princeton University, and has experience as a guest lecturer and adjunct faculty at educational institutions.