Matthew Ott

Matthew Ott is an experienced executive with a diverse background in nonprofit management, marketing, and business development. As the Executive Director and Co-founder of Black Fret, a public charity in Austin, Texas, Matthew has championed the local music scene through innovative community support initiatives. Previous roles include Director of Strategic Accounts at Charity Dynamics, where Matthew focused on enhancing client relationships with nonprofit organizations, and Director of Community Strategy at Personify Corp. Additionally, Matthew has held leadership positions at Small World Labs and 3907 Marketing, providing strategic marketing services to numerous clients. Early career experience includes serving as Director of Business Development for Broadband Technology Report at PennWell and VP of Marketing and Media Services at Hermes Media. Matthew is also a founding board member of the Austin Music Foundation, contributing to the local music community's growth and sustainability. Educational achievements include studies at The University of Texas at Austin.