Tim Tonella

Tim Tonella is the Chief Executive Officer of MatchStar Venture Search, a position he has held since May 2006.1 Here are some key details about Tim Tonella:

Professional Background

MatchStar Venture Search: Tim leads MatchStar, a boutique executive search firm specializing in placing C-Suite and VP level executives into venture-backed tech companies.1 The firm has been operating for over two decades and focuses on increasing client flexibility and minimizing hiring risk in the executive search process.2

Other Ventures:

• Founder of Dream Job America (May 2023 - Present), providing content and strategies to help executive-level candidates find their next job1
• Venture Partner at The Explorer Group and Fund (February 2016 - Present), investing in startups and providing strategic direction1
• Former President of Priceprotectr.com (August 2007 - May 2011)1

Experience and Expertise

Tim has been involved in over 700 executive placements for entrepreneurial-driven companies across various domains and functional areas.1 He specializes in:

• Building relationships with tech company CEOs, Founders, venture capital board members, and private equity firms
• Coaching entrepreneurs and venture-backed founders on strategies for finding new opportunities
• Conducting private 1:1 sessions with tech company leaders, many of whom haven't formally job searched in years

Education

• MBA in Finance from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (1995 - 1996)
• Bachelor of Arts in English/Math from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1982 - 1986)1

Personal

Tim currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and four children. He enjoys full contact fighting, traveling, personal training, and Christian outreach.3