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Matt Allison

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Founder at Handraise

Austin, Texas, United States

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Kelly DonovanunlockedMatt: together at Penn State University (2004–2006)
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×2Matt: together at Trendkite
×5Matt: together at Capital Factory

About

Matt Allison is the Founder and CEO of Handraise, an AI-native platform that helps communications leaders analyze the narratives affecting their brands and how those narratives influence human and AI perception. He previously founded TrendKite, a PR analytics platform that was acquired by Cision, and earlier worked at Meltwater. Allison also serves as an advisor and investor to other entrepreneurs.

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Handraise's investors · 5

Aperiam VenturesAllendale · $200K – $2M checks · since 2023Firebrand VenturesBoulder · $500K – $1M checks · since 2023FloodgateMenlo Park · $500K – $5M checks · since 2023Service Provider CapitalVail · since 2023Silverton PartnersAustin · $200K – $2M checks · since 2023

Experience

  1. HandraiseFounder & CEOcurrent2023 — presentAustin, TX
  2. TrendKiteFoundercurrent2012 — present
  3. TrendKiteCEO, CPO, CSO, Board Member2012 — 2019Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  4. Curly's Beverage CompanyFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2019 — presentDripping Springs, TX
  5. Capital FactoryMentor & LPcurrent2017 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
  6. Operation HOPEEntrepreneur In Residence2021 — 2022Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  7. CisionFounder of TrendKite2019Austin, Texas, United States
  8. CONNECT'S Springboard ProgramEntrepreneur in Residence2011 — 2012San Diego County, California, United States
  9. BrioBody, LLCFounder2007 — 2012San Diego, CA
  10. Meltwater GroupEmployee2010 — 2011

Skills & more

Leadership38Business Networking3Strategy1Early-stage Startups17Value Creation7Team Building15Lean Startup11Media Analysis7Public Relations18Employee Wellness8Sales30Scrum2
+12 moreAgile Web DevelopmentStart-upsEntrepreneurshipBusiness DevelopmentCRMStrategic PartnershipsVenture CapitalProgram ManagementAngel InvestingE-commerceWeb AnalyticsSaaS

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Who is Matt Allison?
Matt Allison is the Founder and CEO of Handraise, an AI-native platform that helps communications leaders analyze the narratives affecting their brands and how those narratives influence human and AI perception. He previously founded TrendKite, a PR analytics platform that was acquired by Cision, and earlier worked at Meltwater. Allison also serves as an advisor and investor to other entrepreneurs.
Where does Matt Allison work?
Matt Allison is Founder of Handraise.
What companies did Matt Allison found?
Matt Allison founded Handraise.
Where did Matt Allison go to school?
Matt Allison studied at Penn State University (BS, Engineering Entrepreneurship, Economics).

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