Matthew Ong
About Matthew Ong
Matthew Ong serves as the Lead Product Manager at brightwheel, where he has worked since 2020, focusing on the early education market. He has a diverse background in product management and analytics, having previously held multiple roles at NerdWallet from 2012 to 2020.
Work at Brightwheel
Matthew Ong has served as the Lead Product Manager at Brightwheel since 2020. In this role, he focuses on supporting small businesses within the $100 billion early education market. His responsibilities include overseeing product management initiatives that aim to enhance teacher-student interactions and improve parent engagement. His work contributes to Brightwheel's mission of transforming early education through innovative solutions.
Previous Experience at NerdWallet
Prior to his role at Brightwheel, Matthew Ong worked at NerdWallet in various capacities. He served as Senior Product Manager for Membership and Rewards from 2018 to 2020. Before that, he held multiple roles including Product Manager for Content Products and Platform, and Associate Product Manager, Head of SEO and Traffic. His tenure at NerdWallet spanned from 2012 to 2020, during which he gained extensive experience in product management and growth strategies.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Ong studied at the University of Notre Dame from 2008 to 2012, where he completed his undergraduate education. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in product management and analytics, which he has applied throughout his career in the tech and education sectors.
Career Progression
Matthew Ong's career began at NerdWallet, where he worked as an Analyst/Associate in Growth from 2012 to 2015. He progressed to various product management roles, demonstrating a consistent trajectory of increasing responsibility. His diverse experiences at NerdWallet equipped him with the skills necessary for his current position at Brightwheel, where he leads product initiatives in the early education market.