Background
Matt has responsibilities for managing the firm’s technology and financial services verticals.
Since joining Liolios in 2007, he has successfully managed 60+ client campaigns and scheduled 350+ investor marketing events. Matt has provided strategic communications counsel to clients on 50+ M&A transactions and $1+ billion in equity capital raises.
Matt’s deep understanding of finance comes from his background in formulating business plans and capital formation strategies for private and public companies, as well as providing financial analysis for hedge funds, including Newport Micro. Matt was also the co-founder of Purely, an Internet classified ads company. Earlier in his career, he led the acquisition and project management efforts for a Southern-California-based residential real estate development company.
Interests
Matt is passionate about investing, emerging technologies, sports and family. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and three kids.
Milestones & Tidbits
- Rang the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange
- LMU Business Plan Competition Finalist
- First tech stock ever bought was AAPL in January 2005 – first tech stock ever sold was AAPL in April 2005
Education
BBA, Hilton School of Business, Loyola Marymount University