Matthew Hooper

Matthew Hooper is a seasoned entrepreneur and managing partner at Kaplak Ventures since January 2023, where expertise in strategic advice and leadership is provided to founders through programs like the ReGen Accelerator and Climate Tech Catalyzer. Additionally, Matthew serves as an Entrepreneur In Residence at WEVE Acceleration, aiding businesses in expanding to the U.S., and leads the 'Innovation From The Inside' intensive at the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale, introducing innovative frameworks to students. Previous roles include managing director at IDONEA, venture partner at Forum Ventures, and co-founder of LFT Media, with a notable background advising startups at WeWork Labs and holding positions in open innovation at Barclays and UP Global. Matthew holds a B.A. in English & American Literature from New York University.