Matthew Hoffman

Matthew Hoffman is an experienced professional with a background in building venture-backed technology companies and forming partnerships with various stakeholders. For the past decade, he has worked extensively with business managers, family offices, and UHNW advisors, while also collaborating with leading government agencies and major companies. One of his notable achievements includes leading teams to address complex topics such as driverless cars in NYC and space travel.

Currently, Matthew serves as the Director of Operations at The Architect's Newspaper, a prominent publication in the field of architecture and design in the United States. Before his role at The Architect's Newspaper, he founded Empire Software Inc., a successful FinTech company that offered a highly secure dashboard integrating financial data, insurance policies, tangible assets, and estate planning for business managers, CPAs, and family offices.

In addition to his ventures in technology and finance, Matthew founded Blank Space in 2013, a renowned organizer of creative competitions worldwide. Notably, Blank Space collaborated with influential figures like astronaut Chris Hadfield to curate competitions such as envisioning the future of living in space. Moreover, Matthew spearheaded a partnership between Blank Space and the City of New York to plan for the integration of driverless technology across the city's boroughs, showcasing his commitment to innovation and strategic planning.