Matt has over 15 years in in the aerospace/defense industry in key positions with GPS program, various launch vehicles, space policy, and the Stealth Bomber; as well as over 15 years in advanced medical technologies, as a founding executive of a high tech small business launched by the Northrop Grumman Corporation. His expertise includes business development, corporate growth, international marketing and sales, strategy development, investor development and public/media relations.

Matt has a number of published papers, and has been interviewed by NBC, ABC, National Public Radio, The Economist, Investors Business Daily and other media on the subject of aerospace and medical technologies and products. Matt has a doctorate in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California, an MBA from Chapman University (where he also teaches Entrepreneurial Finance), and a Certificate in Medical Marketing from UCLA.