Matt Laessig
About Matt Laessig
Matt Laessig serves as the COO and Co-Founder of data.world, where he has contributed to the company's growth and innovation in data catalog platforms. He holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and has a background in business development and marketing.
Work at data.world
Matt Laessig serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of data.world, a position he has held since 2016. Under his leadership, data.world has achieved significant milestones, including the establishment of a collaborative open data community that now includes over two million members, with participation from ninety percent of the Fortune 500. Laessig has played a crucial role in the company's recognition as a Certified B Corporation and public benefit corporation. His contributions have also been instrumental in data.world holding 76 patents in the field of data catalog platforms.
Education and Expertise
Matt Laessig has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing his studies from 1989 to 1993. He furthered his education at The Wharton School, where he obtained a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Entrepreneurial Management from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, Laessig achieved a Master of Arts in International Studies from The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, also from 1996 to 1998.
Previous Work Experience
Before co-founding data.world, Matt Laessig held the position of Vice President of Business Development at Bazaarvoice from 2012 to 2013 in the Austin, Texas area. His career also includes experience as a Marketing and Business Development Manager at CDNow, where he worked for one year in Philadelphia from 1998 to 1999. These roles contributed to his expertise in business development and marketing strategies.
Achievements
Matt Laessig has contributed to data.world's recognition as one of Austin's Best Places to Work for seven consecutive years. His leadership has been pivotal in the company's growth and its impact on the data community. Laessig's efforts in establishing data.world as a Certified B Corporation reflect his commitment to social and environmental responsibility within the business framework.