Matt Gerson
InvestorSenior Policy Advisor, Revolution Growth at Revolution
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
About
Senior Policy Advisor at Revolution Growth and Principal at FocusDC with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of business and public policy. Previously an EVP at Universal Music Group and General Counsel for a Senate Judiciary Committee subcommittee, he holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.
Experience
- FocusDCPrincipalcurrent2016 — presentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
- Tracy's KidsPresident and Foundercurrent1998 — present
- Universal Music GroupExecutive Vice President, Public Policy & Government Relations2002 — 2015
- Universal Music GroupSenior Vice President, Public Policy & Government Relations1995 — 2002Washington, DC
- Motion Picture AssociationVice President, Congressional Relations1989 — 1995
- United States SenateGeneral Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, Technology and the Law Subcommittee1986 — 1989Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- United States SenateCounsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks1985 — 1986
Skills & more
Record Labels20New Media3Public Policy19Copyright Law11Music Industry3Business Affairs4Digital Distribution15Entertainment3Fundraising3Intellectual Property10Music1Politics11
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Music LicensingPublicityLicensingDigital MediaEntertainment LawMusic PublishingMusic LawCopyright InfringementMedia & EntertainmentCyberlawTrademark InfringementPrivacy Law- Member of the District of Columbia Bar — D.C. Bar
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Colleagues at Revolution
Alex Shtarkman
Operating Partner at Revolution
Amira Ouji
Vice President of Platform & Portfolio Success, Rise of the Rest at Revolution
Andrew Wallace
Vice President, Revolution Growth at Revolution
Andy Cloyd
Venture Partner, Rise of the Rest at Revolution
Anna Mason
Investor at Revolution
Ansley Erdel
Senior Policy Advisor, Revolution Growth at Revolution
Carl Leacock
Senior Associate at Revolution
Clara Sieg
Operating Partner, Revolution Ventures at Revolution
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Matt Gerson?
- Senior Policy Advisor at Revolution Growth and Principal at FocusDC with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of business and public policy. Previously an EVP at Universal Music Group and General Counsel for a Senate Judiciary Committee subcommittee, he holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.
- Where does Matt Gerson work?
- Matt Gerson is Senior Policy Advisor, Revolution Growth at Revolution.
- Where did Matt Gerson go to school?
- Matt Gerson studied at Georgetown Law (Doctor of Law - JD); Tufts University (Bachelor of Arts - BA); New Rochelle High School.
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