Shane Matthews

Shane is listed as inventor or co-inventor on more than a dozen patents with others pending. Best known for his work on the Nerf AirJet brand, Shane has also helped to develop manufacturing processes for lithium ion batteries. He is a coach to inventors through the My Inventor Club, which he established here in Atlanta, and has mentored hundreds of startups. Considered a leading voice on innovation ecosystems, Shane has traveled the world speaking on the topic including multiple invitations to the White House to consult U.S. Presidential administrations on the topic.