About
Matthew Schwab founded BloomThat, a Y Combinator-backed company from the S13 batch, and is currently working on a new venture called Ancient Ritual.
Founder/President at BloomThatYC S13
Intro paths
YC
Matthew went through Y Combinator (Summer 2013) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Matthew can intro founders to BloomThat's investors below.
BloomThat's investors Β· 8
First Round CapitalSan Francisco Β· $1M β $7M checksForerunner VenturesSan Francisco Β· $1M β $20M checksFundersClubSan Francisco Β· $250K β $5M checksInitialized CapitalSan Francisco Β· $1M β $5M checksRainfall VenturesSan Francisco Β· $100K β $1M checksRothenberg VenturesPalo Alto Β· $500K β $10M checksSV AngelSan FranciscoY CombinatorSan Francisco Β· $500K checks Β· since 2013
Co-founders at BloomThat
DB
David BladowFounder
CP
Chad PowellFounder/Product + Technology
Experience
- Zurich Investment CompanyCEOcurrent2008 β presentBeverly Hills, California
- Ancient Ritual (acq. by Sunlighten, Inc.)Co-Founder2019 β 2024San Francisco, California
- Stanford University Graduate School of BusinessGuest Lecturer2020 β 2023
- Harvard Business SchoolGuest Lecturer2019 β 2023
- ExpaAdvisor2017 β 2019
- FTDGeneral Manager + Senior Vice President2017 β 2018
- BloomThat (acq. by FTD)Co-Founder + President2013 β 2018San Francisco, California
- TBWA\Media Arts LabAccount Executive (Apple, Inc.)2009 β 2013Los Angeles, California
- AppleLead Concierge + Mentor2006 β 2008Broomfield, Colorado
- Sony Pictures EntertainmentIntern to the Chairman of Motion Picture Group2006
- ViacomProduction Intern2005
- iHeartMediaPromotions Intern2004
Skills & more
EditingContent StrategyCreative Problem Solving6Innovative Thinking3Entrepreneurship32Social Media36Event Management10Client Services2Social Networking20Disruptive Technologies5Advertising50Internet
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Start-upsFinancial ServicesMarket ResearchMarketingLeadershipAccount ManagementStrategyManagement- Real Estate Brokers License (CA) β California Department of Real Estate
From Matthew's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Matthew Schwab?
- Matthew Schwab founded BloomThat, a Y Combinator-backed company from the S13 batch, and is currently working on a new venture called Ancient Ritual.
- Where does Matthew Schwab work?
- Matthew Schwab is Founder/President of BloomThat.
- What companies did Matthew Schwab found?
- Matthew Schwab founded BloomThat.
- Where did Matthew Schwab go to school?
- Matthew Schwab studied at Y Combinator; University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business (Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Marketing); University of the Sunshine Coast (Queensland, Australia).
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Harvard Business School mafia323
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University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business mafia2
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Also attended University of the Sunshine Coast3
Shared employers
Also worked at Stanford University Graduate School of Business180
Michael McBrideInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Elliot GeidtManaging Director at Redpoint VenturesRenee ShahPartner at Redpoint VenturesDeena ShakirPartner at Lux CapitalBlair ShaneInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Jules MaltzInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)
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Also worked at FTD5
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Also worked at Sony Pictures Entertainment17
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