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MATTHEW WOODS

Austin,NV

Summary

Full-stack founder with a decade of transforming bold ideas into scalable ventures. Builder at heart, strategist by trade—I've launched, grown, and refined startups across fintech, AI, travel tech, marketplaces, AR/VR, SaaS, and even a dating app or two. Specializing in sharp go-to-market execution, scalable automation, and product-led growth systems, I excel at converting challenges into opportunities by aligning vision, product, and growth strategies. Passionate about disruptive ideas that challenge the status quo, I thrive on collaborating with creative teams to drive meaningful change.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Business & Startup Consultant

Good Companies
01.2023 - Current
  • Led strategic consulting for early-stage startups across fintech, AI, AR/VR, and SaaS
  • Advised founders on GTM, monetization, hiring, and scaling, driving 20–30% efficiency gains
  • Streamlined ops with automation and agile methods, boosting productivity by 30% and accelerating delivery

President

BlueCali Properties
06.2021 - Current
  • Scaled $10M+ luxury vacation rental portfolio across TX, UT, MT, and CO
  • Drove 30% YoY revenue growth, with rising occupancy, retention, and profit per property
  • Launched boutique property management division with high client retention and recurring revenue

Founder & CEO

SkipperMyBoat
03.2017 - 06.2021
  • Founded and scaled first P2P yacht rental platform to 30,000+ boats in 40+ countries in 3 months
  • Raised $750K+ in VC; co-created first P2P marine insurance product with Lloyd’s of London
  • Led global ops, GTM, product, and partnerships through rapid international growth
  • Opened new markets by navigating regulations and localizing strategy
  • Built and scaled high-performance, innovation-led team
  • Deployed data-driven systems to boost margins, speed, and investor confidence

Founder & COO

Travelcloud
01.2015 - 03.2017
  • Built global vacation rental meta-search with 8M+ listings from top marketplaces
  • Formed partnerships with Booking.com, TripAdvisor, VRBO, and others
  • Scaled to 100K+ monthly users in year one; raised funding via data-backed investor pitches

International Real Estate Consultant | RSPS

Eakin Group
01.2015 - 03.2016
  • Led luxury property sales and partnerships across Belize, Mexico, and the Caribbean
  • Built referral networks with developers and investment groups to drive deal flow
  • Advised on cross-border investment strategy and legal compliance

Derivatives Trader

WTS Trading Group
01.2012 - 11.2014
  • Managed $1M options trading account using volatility-driven strategies
  • Achieved top trader for 2 months; boosted profits by 25% through optimized risk models
  • Built algorithmic trading models delivering 2.5% avg return/trade and improved execution by 20%

Equity Trader

Coastal Trade Securities
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Ran $500K–$750K proprietary equity trading accounts with real-time risk management
  • Created custom performance metrics to refine strategy and track outcomes
  • Adjusted exposure dynamically using volatility, momentum, and macro signals
  • Collaborated on execution logic and workflow optimization with trading tech teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree -

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
01.2008

MSF - Quantitative Finance

McCallum Graduate School of Business
Boston, MA
01.2010

Skills

    - Cross-Functional Leadership
    - Agile Project Management
    - Data Analytics & Modeling
    - Python for Analysis & Automation
    - SQL
    - Automations
    - CRM Systems
    - UI/UX
    - Influencer Marketing
    - Go-to-Market Strategy
    - Revenue Optimization
    - Fundraising
    - Stakeholder Management
    - Revenue Operations
    - Financial Acumen
    - Problem-Solving
    - SaaS/Fintech Metrics
    - Change Management
    - Team Leadership & Mentorship

Accomplishments

Innovative Travel Technology Solutions: Founded a global yacht rental marketplace, scaling to 30,000 boat rental listings within the first three months by integrating data-driven strategies and user-centric design.

Project Management & Entrepreneurial Leadership: Directed end-to-end project lifecycles, leveraging agile methodologies to transform innovative concepts into high-impact ventures, driving operational efficiency and scalable growth.

Comprehensive Technical & Strategic Expertise: Mastered automation, digital marketing, market analysis, UI/UX, and business strategy to optimize processes, enhance customer experiences, and achieve sustainable revenue growth.

Strategic Partnerships & Industry Influence: Forged and nurtured high-value partnerships with industry leaders, including Booking.com, HomeAway, TripAdvisor, Lloyd’s of London, and Expedia, amplifying market presence and credibility.

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Business & Startup Consultant

Good Companies
01.2023 - Current

President

BlueCali Properties
06.2021 - Current

Founder & CEO

SkipperMyBoat
03.2017 - 06.2021

Founder & COO

Travelcloud
01.2015 - 03.2017

International Real Estate Consultant | RSPS

Eakin Group
01.2015 - 03.2016

Derivatives Trader

WTS Trading Group
01.2012 - 11.2014

Equity Trader

Coastal Trade Securities
01.2010 - 01.2012

Bachelor’s Degree -

Texas Christian University

MSF - Quantitative Finance

McCallum Graduate School of Business
MATTHEW WOODS