Matt has suffered from "Idea Surplus Disorder" as long as he can remember. He has a natural knack for helping really smart people think, meet, and learn together better.

An accomplished keynote speaker and creative facilitator, Matt has worked with legal, accounting, financial services, nonprofit, and healthcare professionals around the world, as well as with executives from companies like McDonald's, HP, IBM, British Petroleum, Nokia, DuPont, and the US Military.

In his previous life as a lawyer (don't hold that against him), he earned a reputation as a tireless advocate for legal innovation, alternative fees, and client-focused service.  He was named one of the 50 m, a "Legal Rebel" by the American Bar Association, and is a fellow of the College of Law Practice Management. 

Matt was also the founder of Invisible Girlfriend and Invisible Boyfriend, a startup that pioneered virtual companionship and that was featured on The Today Show and parodied by Conan O’Brien. parodied by Conan O’Brien.

Matt lives in St. Louis with his wife, Jessica.