Matt Thelen

Matt Thelen is a prominent entrepreneur and co-founder of Nomad Labs Inc., a Denver-based startup focused on transforming the long-term rental market. He has been with Nomad since its inception in 2020, where he serves as the Chief Operating Officer. Under his leadership, the company has successfully raised over $25 million in funding, including a significant $20 million round in February 2022, aimed at expanding its services and geographical reach.12

Professional Background

Before co-founding Nomad, Thelen held several key positions in various organizations:

• Director of Business Operations at Twilio Inc. from 2019 to 2020.
• Director of Strategy, Research & Insights at SendGrid from 2014 to 2019.
• Senior Investment Banking Analyst at CoBiz Financial from 2010 to 2012.
• Analyst at Goldman Sachs from 2008 to 2010.1

Education

Matt Thelen earned his MBA from the University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business (2012-2014) and also studied at the University of Colorado at Boulder - Leeds School of Business.1

Vision for Nomad Labs Inc.

Nomad Labs aims to provide small-time rental property owners with guaranteed rent and comprehensive property management services. The company envisions creating economic opportunities for both landlords and tenants through innovative solutions such as flexible leases and a resident rewards program that helps tenants build credit.2

Thelen's strategic vision includes expanding into new markets and enhancing product offerings to better serve the rental community, demonstrating his commitment to making renting a more accessible and beneficial experience for all parties involved.2