Matt Lerner

Matt Lerner is an angel investor and founder of SYSTM, a firm specializing in growth strategy and organizational design. He has a background in growth and small-to-medium business (SMB) at PayPal, where he managed an $800 million business. At SYSTM, he has helped over 300 scale-ups identify key growth levers, with some achieving 100x growth. Prior to founding SYSTM, Matt was a Venture Partner at 500 Global, formerly known as 500 Startups, where he led the Distro Dojo program in the United Kingdom. This program focused on assisting post-seed startups in scaling their growth efforts. His experience at 500 Global included investing in various sectors such as technology, e-commerce, and media. Matt's investment philosophy centers on identifying and leveraging the most impactful growth strategies for startups. He emphasizes rapid growth experimentation and the hiring of high-potential growth leaders to drive success. His approach has been instrumental in scaling numerous startups across different industries and regions.

Innovative business models, Scalable growth potential, Strong founding teams, Clear market differentiation, Sustainable competitive advantages, Ability to execute growth strategies effectively, Alignment with SYSTM's investment focus areas