Matt Veryser is a Dayton, Ohio-based professional with a career built in startups and organizations supporting founders. He has worked with founders at the earliest stages, who have collectively raised over $150M and created over half a billion dollars in value for Ohio. A dedicated Startup Weekend volunteer, Matt has organized or facilitated nearly 20 of these transformative events. His work in venture capital is driven by a persistent curiosity about business, finance, and technology, and a desire to make the world a better place by solving big problems.