Testimonials

Discover firsthand accounts from clients who have collaborated with us.
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“We're truly lucky to have Matthew as part of our extended team at Kudos. His profound expertise in fintech and unwavering readiness to assist have been crucial to our progress. The most remarkable aspect of working with Matthew is his capacity to offer insights within 15 minutes that deliver significantly more value than we usually get from discussions lasting an hour with others. This efficiency not only helps us tackle immediate issues more effectively but also enriches our strategic planning with invaluable perspectives. Matthew has become our go-to person for any hard fintech question and problems that others struggle to solve. We deeply value his contributions and enthusiastically recommend his expertise to everyone.”
Tikue Anazodo
Co-Founder and CEO, Kudos
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“Matthew and Ellen have been instrumental throughout our entire product re-launch here at Kasheesh. They have consistently provided invaluable guidance to our overall business, while regularly helping us navigate the complexities of both the credit card and BaaS ecosystems. Their unrivaled network of vendors and connections in combination with their depth and breadth of knowledge has not only helped us to continuously make informed decisions time and time again but it has also allowed us to avoid and sidestep costly mistakes that have historically been made by others in our space. It is truly a pleasure to work with both of them.”
Kevin Kim
Co-Founder and CTO, Kasheesh
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"Working with Matthew has been a huge accelerant for key changes at Tydo. Matthew provided invaluable guidance, helping me to hone my leadership skills, make informed decisions, and navigate the complexities of running a business. He understands my own style and provides questions, ideas, and guardrails without trying to make me lead the way he leads. Matthew has also led sessions with my entire leadership team, helping us to refine our organization and our values."
Scott Sonneborn
Co-Founder and CEO, Tydo
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“I couldn’t have wished for a better strategic advisor than Matthew. Not only has he made our lives easier with endless advice and introductions, but he has also dedicated substantial time to helping us through every challenge we’ve faced. He’s simultaneously one of the smartest and most helpful people in the fintech community. If you’re considering working with Matthew — don’t think twice. Having him in our camp has been a lifesaver.”
Trista Kempa
Co-Founder and COO, Ferry
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“Hiring Esther allowed our company to execute on product marketing, ads, social media, and more. She gets it all done.”
Ryan Belanger
Co-Founder, Third Person
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“Matthew is the first person I turn to for sage guidance and crystal clear feedback on the hardest problems in startups. He has studied products inside and out, and his experience in building super-strong teams is unmatched. Matthew takes the time to objectively identify people's strengths and invites them to be the best versions of themselves rather than forcing a fit. This level of acceptance is a rare leadership quality in our industry. Without his support and creative energy, I can't imagine diving into my new business.”
Ipsheeta Furtado
Co-Founder and CEO, Tempyl
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“We were very pleased with the partnership we had with Esther in the redesign of our website for our North American business expansion. Esther kept us on track, delivered everything we asked for (and more) and made sure we hit our marks. She helped us think through the outcomes we wanted and how to achieve them, and brought us great ideas on website style, language, art / design, and feel. We’re very happy with the results and would definitely recommend her as a partner for website design.”
Patrick Lamb
Head of Sales (North America), Trifork