Matt Kessler
About Matt Kessler
Matt Kessler is a Chief Revenue Officer with extensive experience in sales and business development, particularly in the technology sector. He has held leadership roles at companies such as Glassdoor and The Active Network, and currently serves as CRO at Snappy while also being a Limited Partner at Stage 2 Capital and Alumni Ventures.
Current Role at Snappy
Matt Kessler serves as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Snappy, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on driving revenue growth and developing strategic initiatives to enhance the company's market presence. His responsibilities include overseeing sales operations and implementing value-based sales strategies to optimize performance.
Previous Experience at Glassdoor
Kessler has extensive experience at Glassdoor, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as Vice President of Global Sales from 2020 to 2021, and prior to that, he was Vice President of Enterprise Sales from 2017 to 2020. He also held the positions of Senior Director, Global Enterprise Sales from 2015 to 2017, Director, Global Enterprise Sales from 2014 to 2015, and Manager, Enterprise Sales in 2014.
Experience at The Active Network
Before his tenure at Glassdoor, Kessler worked at The Active Network in various sales roles. He was the Director of Sales from 2012 to 2014 in Sydney, Australia, and previously served as Sales Director from 2008 to 2012 and Sales Manager from 2006 to 2008. He began his career at The Active Network as an Account Executive from 2003 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Matt Kessler studied at the University of San Diego, where he earned a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from 2000 to 2003. He also attended Hartwick College, studying Marketing from 1998 to 2000. Kessler specializes in value-based sales and has expertise in international expansion within the digital media and SAAS technology sectors.
Current Roles at Stage 2 Capital and Alumni Ventures
In addition to his role at Snappy, Kessler is a Limited Partner at Stage 2 Capital and Alumni Ventures, positions he has held since 2022. These roles involve providing strategic insights and support to emerging companies, leveraging his extensive experience in sales and technology.