Matt Stodder
Business Strategy and Operations Expert
at Upward Digital LLC
My work lies at the intersection of strategy, operations, and inner alignment. I partner with founders, CEOs, and mission-driven teams to clarify strategy, scale operations, and build cultures that align with purpose and people. Whether you’re navigating growth, rethinking leadership, or facing complexity, I offer grounded, experienced support.
My background spans global tech (Apple, Yahoo), editorial innovation (LA Times), startups, and advisory roles across climate tech, media, and other ventures. I’ve built and led teams, shaped brand and product strategies, supported M&A, and coached leaders through major transitions.
At heart, I believe leadership isn’t just about scaling companies—it’s about scaling wisdom.
Let’s connect if you’re:
- Scaling a startup and need strategic or operational guidance
- Seeking a trusted Chief of Staff or senior advisor
- Looking for executive coaching or team alignment
- Hiring for purpose-driven leadership or organizational design
Articles by Matt Stodder
Unblocking Startup Growth: Best Practices for Sales Discovery & Qualification with Richard Harris
Startups are in a constant race against time and resources, navigating complex sales environments with lean teams and limited margins for error. In a recent session from the Mucker Growth...
The LinkedIn Playbook: How Startup Founders Can Stand Out & Scale
This LinkedIn Playbook is based on insights from a recent one-time Mucker Growth Session webinar featuring LinkedIn growth experts Alec Paul (Founder of SalesBrand) and Kyle Williams (Founder of Brickstack)....
DeepSeek vs OpenAI: Comparison Breakdown and What It Means For Your Tech Startup With Dan Cleary
In this recent webinar of our Mucker Growth Series, we discussed the evolving AI landscape with Dan Cleary, founder of PromptHub. He provided an in-depth breakdown of DeepSeek vs. OpenAI,...
Building Product Without Knowing Code With Adam New Waterson
In a deep dive into AI-driven product development, Adam New-Waterson, a former CMO turned Chief Product Officer and now solopreneur, shared how non-technical founders can harness the power of AI...
How To Build An Automated Sales Outreach Engine For Startups with ColdIQ
Many B2B startups (and even larger organizations) are unable to be successful with their outbound sales strategy because they take a lazy, “batch-and-blast” approach. In a recent Mucker Growth Series...
Navigating the AI Sales Tools Landscape To Grow Your Startup With Blue Bowen
We had the privilege of hosting, Eugene “Blue” Bowen, Research Principal from G2, one of the leading software marketplaces and review sites that cover a broad range of B2B solutions....