Matt U.

Matt U. has a diverse work experience in various industries. Matt co-founded Aquifer Motion in 2019, where they serve as the CTO. Aquifer Motion focuses on enabling cinematic content for everyone. Matt U. has also been recognized for their work at Aquifer Motion, being featured in Forbes Magazine's Rising Startups to Watch With Diverse Founders and included in the list of 20 Startups to Watch in 2020.

In addition to their role at Aquifer Motion, Matt U. has worked as a Mentor at Techstars since 2022 and as a Mentor in Entertainment at the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship since 2021. Matt has also worked as a Filmmaker at udFilm since 2018, where they created a digital film project using a real-time production process.

Matt U. has a background in entrepreneurship, serving as the Founder and CEO of Part Time Evil, LLC since 2011. Matt is also an Advisor at the same company. Matt held the role of Founder of Techstars Austin from 2019 to 2020.

Furthermore, Matt U. has experience in the field of film, VR, and new media. Matt has served as a Speaker on story in film and games/XR, delivering talks at various events such as the Festival of Curiosity on production design for XR.

Prior to their current roles, Matt U. worked as the Chief Technology Officer at SnapSitter from 2015 to 2017 and as the Executive Creative Director at Stealth: Funded Education STEM Startup from 2014 to 2016. Matt also worked as a Lead Video Game Designer at Total Immersion Software from 2010 to 2012, where they led the design of learning apps and government contract apps.

Overall, Matt U. has a strong background in entrepreneurship, technology, filmmaking, and game design, with a focus on creating innovative and inclusive cinematic experiences.

Matt U. has a diverse education history. Matt pursued a Master of Entertainment Technology degree with a focus on Video Game Design, Dramatic Writing, and Virtual Reality at Carnegie Mellon University. Prior to that, Matt U. obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University, where they studied Theatre, Music, and Computer Science. In 1999, Matt U. attended Shakespeare & Company, where they gained experience in Shakespeare Acting. Matt completed their high school education at Moon High School.