Matt Mullens
Owner
at Venice Technologies
I have a small consulting agency focused primarily on data science, data engineering, and analytics. We also do some digital marketing and have partnership arrangements for software engineering http://venicetechnologies.co/
I previously had a startup creating pricing software for car dealerships, which we sold in 2019. My original background is econ/finance and have also worked for a fintech startup, and done consulting projects for Credit Karma. Also, I currently own a small business https://lmbksurfhouse.com/ and am in the process of building a new yoga retreat/hotel next door. So domain expertise in automotive, fintech, small/local business.
Overall, a pretty broad skillset, which I believe makes me better at understanding business/product problems better than most data people. I have found this particularly useful for developing initial versions of new ideas where the exact requirements have yet to be defined.
Content & Articles by Matt Mullens
The 10 Security Gaps That Plague Startups Before Their A Round
A NOTE ON SEVERITY Not every item on this list carries the same level of risk. Some are the kind of finding that stops a deal. Others are serious but...
Community-Led Growth for Startups: Why Most Communities Fail and How to Build One That Actually Works
In our recent Mucker Growth Series session, I invited Sam Jacobs — founder and CEO of Pavilion — to talk about community-led growth: what it actually means, why most communities...
Pricing Models & Monetization Systems for Startup Success
In our recent Mucker Growth Series webinar session, we invited Jeffrey Tjiok and Jack Benson from Simon-Kucher to break down how startups can build pricing into their DNA from day...
Pitch Decks That Actually Raise Money: An Extreme Makeover Guide
Welcome to another recap from our Growth Series webinars, a series of sessions where we go deep into topics that help drive startup growth. In this session, we invited back...
Stop Hiding Behind Your Screen: In-Person Events Are How You Win in 2026
2026 is shaping up to be the year businesses rediscover the power of shaking hands, clinking glasses, and actually meeting their prospects in person. Don’t take my word for it...
Build Alignment Before You Burn Out
Everything Feels Urgent At early-stage companies, everything feels urgent: shipping product, closing customers, raising money. In that environment, planning can feel like a luxury, or even a liability. In my...