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Matthew Jones
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Matthew Jones is a seasoned professional with expertise in Go to Market strategies, International Expansion, and Monetisation of acquired assets and businesses, particularly in the realms of apps and marketplaces. He has acquired unique domain knowledge in various business models such as b2b, b2b2c SaaS, apps, and marketplaces from high-profile founders.
With a decade of experience in the foodtech industry, Matthew has served in various leadership roles including sales leader, sales head, country manager, regional general manager, and city head. He has successfully raised substantial funding from venture capitalists, acted as a founder and CEO, and navigated acquisitions within the industry.
Matthew Jones possesses a strong finance background, demonstrated by his ability to build and launch complex debt and deposits products across South East Asia for a commercial bank. His academic qualifications include four degrees, notably a Master's in Marketing focusing on Luxury Brand Management and an MBA in Organisational Change.
He has diligently applied his academic knowledge by establishing numerous successful teams from scratch and transforming underperforming teams into high achievers. Matthew's expertise extends to building computers and networks from scratch, leveraging his early experience to foster a deep understanding of technology and sales.
Having lived and studied across Asia, with Australia as his home base, Matthew Jones is dedicated to his family, including his supportive wife and two daughters whom he seeks to inspire through his career journey. Currently, he is engaged in a stealth startup with a strong focus on the US market.
Throughout his career, Matthew has held significant roles in various reputable organizations such as Bolt, Sorted Services, CloudKitchens, Helfie, Honee, Zomato, and Delivery Hero, among others. His diverse professional background includes experiences ranging from commercial director to founder, CEO, and regional head in the foodtech and tech industries.