Product, Start-ups, AI

Matt Costa

I create and lead solutions at the intersection of product, design and AI.
From vision to shipped outcomes.

18+
Years Experience
8
Start-ups
3
Ventures
AI
Expertise

My Journey

Started designing in 2005, then coding in 2008. From there, I couldn't choose between the two so kept leveraging both, building products, leading teams and running a couple of startups.

This multidisciplinary foundation lets me talk architecture with engineers, debate both the visual and functional with designers, and discuss business models with execs.

My Approach

Ship fast, learn faster. Make the call even when it's uncomfortable.

The best teams run on trust and clear context. I'd rather be wrong quickly than right eventually.

What I'm Looking For

Whether it's 0→1 products, scaling to new markets, or fixing broken product orgs. If it needs both strategy and rolling up sleeves, I'm interested.

Matt Costa

Recent Experience

Co-Founder
Reap • 2018-Present
Head of Product
Datch • 2020-2024
Principal Product Designer
Auror • 2014-2017

Featured Work

A selection of products I've led across AI, industrial, and marketplace solutions

Reap IR Platform

Reap AI Platform

Co-founded AI-powered investor relations platform serving public companies across 5 exchanges.

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Datch Voice AI

Datch Voice AI

Led product for voice AI platform transforming how frontline workers share knowledge

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Auror Platform

Auror Crime Prevention

Designed award-winning platform that reduced retail theft by 70% at major retailers like Z Energy

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