Matt Turzo

Matt Turzo is an experienced business professional and angel investor based in the United States. His career spans various leadership roles in technology and mobility companies, with a focus on operations and growth.

Professional Experience

Angel Investor: Matt has been working as a Private Investor since August 2017, focusing on seed and Series A stage deals.1 He has invested in companies such as Catalyte, demonstrating his interest in supporting early-stage startups.

Corporate Leadership: Matt's corporate experience includes:

• GM Operations at Flare (April 2021 - April 2022): He built and scaled the legal supply product/ops function, contributing to 15x+ growth of the business.1
• COO EMEA at Wind Mobility (November 2018 - May 2020): Matt co-built the entire EMEA organization, overseeing operations across 10+ countries during a period of exponential growth.12
• Multiple Roles at Lyft (March 2014 - July 2018): He served as Head of Renter Experience, Head of Compliance Operations, and Launch & Operations Manager, playing key roles in the company's growth and operational development.1

Education

Matt's educational background includes:

• MBA with Merit from Imperial College London (2009 - 2011)
• Certificate in Chinese Studies from Johns Hopkins University - SAIS (2006 - 2007)
• BA in International Intercultural Studies from Pitzer College (2002 - 2006)1

Skills and Expertise

Matt has demonstrated expertise in:

• Business model analysis and improvement
• Rapid growth strategies
• Team leadership
• Operational scaling
• Compliance and regulatory affairs
• Market launches and expansion

Additional Interests

Beyond his professional pursuits, Matt holds a Private Pilot license for single-engine aircraft, issued by the Federal Aviation Administration in November 2022.1