Matt is a native of Buffalo, NY and currently resides in Rochester, NY. He is a devoted husband to his wife for over a decade and father to his daughter and son.

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Core to his values are balance, freedom, legacy, and happiness. Matt is the creator and host of the “Live Long and Prosper” podcast and co-owner of the inspirational and spiritually-based clothing brand and apparel printing company, Positive Printz. Matt is also the founder of the Young Entrepreneur Marketplace in Rochester, NY.

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In the community, Matt is an active public servant and contributes the majority of his volunteer time and talent with organizations that enhance the lives of young people and develop emerging leaders. He is a member of several fraternal organizations including Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, and Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity Incorporated.

 

Matt’s career in corporate America spans almost two decades. He earned a bachelors in Business Management from Canisius College and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with concentrations in Finance and Marketing from the University at Buffalo. He also holds several certificates from leadership and business development programs. In 2018, Matt was honored as one of Rochester’s Forty under 40 professionals.