Matt Saraceni

Matt Saraceni has extensive experience in the digital media and innovation industry. Matt is currently the Head of Digital Products at the AFL - Australian Football League. Prior to this, they were the Digital Product Director at ARN, where they were responsible for driving an exceptional listener experience and growth of digital channels. Matt has also served as the Digital Product Director at Southern Cross Austereo, leading digital transformation initiatives and managing a portfolio of startups. Matt has worked as an Advisor at Startmate's Media Fellowship, where they helped individuals develop their content skills in the tech-media landscape. Before that, they held various roles at Telstra, including Senior Product Manager and Innovation Community Manager, focusing on integrating innovative products and exploring growth opportunities. Matt also served as the Head of Content at Omny Studio, a platform that brings radio from on-air to online. Matt started their career at NOVA Entertainment, working as a radio host and producer, while also contributing to sales and content digital campaigns during the company's repositioning stage.

Matt Saraceni completed their Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Management and Marketing from The University of Western Australia, from 2003 to 2005. Matt then pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree at the University of Melbourne, specializing in Internet Law, Media Law, Privacy Law, and Intellectual Property, completing it in 2007. Additionally, from 2003 to 2009, they obtained a Law (Honours) degree from The University of Western Australia, with a focus on Privacy, Intellectual Property, and Media Law. In 2019, Matt Saraceni participated in the VC Catalyst Executive Education program at the Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship, studying Capital Investment.