I’m Matt Paulin — a technologist and entrepreneur who builds products, writes software, and digs into data.

For the past 20 years, I’ve founded companies, launched products, and delivered software that people actually use. I believe all great technology comes down to one thing: communication. Whether it’s a product interface, a system that connects people, or code that lets us talk to machines, I build tools that help people work, learn, and achieve more together.

What I Do

I wear three hats that work together:

  • Entrepreneur – I create companies and communities that bring ideas to life.
  • Data Scientist – I use data and AI to uncover insights and build smarter products.
  • Product Builder – I deliver software from concept to launch, always focused on the end user.

What excites me most is seeing people use what I’ve built — because that’s when ideas become impact.

How I Work

I approach product development like climbing a mountain: where you don’t have a map. As a team we explore, adapt, and keep moving upward. Along the way, you learn who your users are, why they matter, and how to deliver real value.

  • I believe in shipping fast and showing progress every week.
  • I trust teams and empower them with clarity instead of bloated requirements.
  • I build communities and teams on honesty, compassion, and consistency.

OKRs have been part of my toolkit at every company I’ve led — not as busywork, but as guardrails for strategy, focus, and accountability.

What I’m Exploring Now

We’re living in a new era of product development, powered by AI. With complexity abstracted away, the big question is no longer how to build, but what should we build?

I’m exploring:

  • AI & Data Science – shaping products that adapt and think alongside us.
  • Autonomy & Learning – experimenting with reinforcement learning and autonomous systems.
  • Games & Play – using games as tools for education, creativity, and lifelong learning.

At the heart of it all is one goal: creating products that give people epiphanies — new ways to learn, communicate, and grow.

Collaborations & Community

I love working with people who bring design sense, boldness, and the ability to project ideas unapologetically. I balance that with my strengths: catalyzing teams, building systems into existence, and organizing ideas into communities.

If you’re building software products, working with OKRs, or exploring the frontiers of AI, I’d love to connect.