Matt Lerner

London, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Partner, London at 500 Startups

Finance / Banking / Insurance

As a partner with 500 Startups, I run the London office of this Silicon-Valley-based fund. Me and my team invest in pre-Series-A tech companies from the UK and around Europe, and I help manage our "Distro Dojo" growth program for startups looking to scale. Prior to joining 500 Startups, I worked for many years building and managing growth teams for two startups (one exit), and later at PayPal. I approached each role first as a general manager and then as a marketer, product manager or both, as needed. My approach is quantitative, rooted in deep customer insights and testing, and based on fast iteration. I’m always learning, and I really enjoy teaching and helping those around me to lear...