Matt Miszewski

Matt Miszewski is the Chief Executive Officer of Catchafire, a platform that connects nonprofits and communities with skilled volunteers to address various operational needs and drive social impact.

Background and Education

Miszewski was born into a family of labor activists and has a strong background in social justice and the empowerment of disenfranchised communities. He holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Wisconsin Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Marquette University.23

Professional Experience

Before joining Catchafire, Miszewski held several significant roles:

• Chief Executive Officer at AkitaBox: He led a team focused on simplifying building management through a SaaS solution from October 2019 to February 2022.23
• Chief Revenue Officer at Socrata: He helped governments use data more strategically in their programs and initiatives.12
• SVP of Global Sales and Marketing at Digital Realty: He re-established market dominance and executed a significant shift in the company's brand identity and go-to-market approach from January 2013 to September 2016.3
• SVP of Global Public Sector and Enterprise Sales at Salesforce: He built out and led the public sector businesses.12
• Leadership roles at Microsoft: He established global government strategies and served as Chief Information Officer for the State of Wisconsin.12

Current Role at Catchafire

As CEO of Catchafire, Miszewski oversees a platform that facilitates volunteer engagement for nonprofits. The platform uses a data-driven approach to connect skilled volunteers with nonprofits, addressing a wide range of operational needs. Catchafire has brought expertise to over 10,000 nonprofits, resulting in nearly 1 million hours of volunteer work valued at over $180 million.3

Miszewski's commitment to social justice and his experience in deploying technology solutions for social good align with Catchafire's mission to strengthen communities and support nonprofits, particularly those led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color leaders.13