Matthew Bartlett

Matthew Bartlett has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Matthew is currently working as the CFO and Founder of Persimmon.Life, a company they established in 2020. Prior to this, Matthew was a Senior Operating Partner at Merida Capital Holdings, where they focused on investing in the cannabis industry. Matthew also served as a Board Member at GABY Inc (OTC: GABLF) starting from November 2019.

Before venturing into the cannabis industry, Matthew was a Founding Partner and Former VP of Ops at Garden Society from 2017 to 2018. Matthew also worked in corporate development and investor relations at Sonoma Cider & Sonoma Beverage Works from 2016 to 2017.

Matthew's earlier work experience includes roles at Vintage Wine Estates as a Brand Manager for Kirkland (Costco) Wine & Spirits and the Premium Wine Division from 2013 to 2016. Matthew also served as the SVP of the Wine Division at Bank of Marin (NASDAQ:BMRC) from 2011 to 2013.

Starting their career in 2003, Matthew worked at HSBC as a District Manager in Commercial Lending until 2007. Matthew then joined American AgCredit, ACA, where they held the position of VP & Sr. Portfolio Manager in Capital Markets from 2007 to 2011.

Overall, Matthew Bartlett has built a diverse and extensive work experience in finance, agriculture, and the cannabis industry.

Matthew Bartlett completed their undergraduate studies at Cal Poly Orfalea College of Business, earning a Bachelor of Science degree with a dual concentration in Finance and Marketing. The specific years of their undergraduate education are not mentioned. Later, between 2011 and 2013, they pursued a Master of Business Administration degree in Wine Business from the School of Business and Economics at Sonoma State University. Lastly, Matthew Bartlett obtained certificates from the University of California, Davis in fields related to the Graduate School of Management and the Department of Viticulture. The exact years of their certificate programs are not provided.