Matthew Stephens
About Matthew Stephens
Matthew Stephens is a Senior Business Development Manager at Thredd, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in business development and relationship management, with experience at various financial and tech companies in the UK.
Work at Thredd
Matthew Stephens currently serves as the Senior Business Development Manager at Thredd, a role he has held since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in London, England. At Thredd, he works with a highly customizable API-first platform that is certified by Visa and Mastercard. His responsibilities include engaging with top fintechs, digital banks, and embedded finance providers globally. He contributes to Thredd's mission of delivering 99.99% platform availability and technical resilience, focusing on a client-centric approach and scalable technology.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Stephens holds a Master of Science (MSc) in International Management from the University of Exeter, which he completed from 2013 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Geography from the same institution, studying from 2010 to 2013. In 2020, he achieved a Business Analytics Nanodegree from Udacity, which he pursued for 11 months. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in management and analytics, relevant to his roles in business development.
Professional Background
Matthew has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles within the finance and technology sectors. He began his career as a PR Intern at Camargue in 2011 and later worked as a Marketing Assistant at SHS Group in 2013. He held multiple positions at Growth Street, including Junior Sales Executive, Relationship Manager, and Senior Relationship Manager from 2014 to 2018. He also worked at Allica as a Central Business Relationship Manager and at HPD LendScape as a Relationship Manager in EMEA. Prior to joining Thredd, he served as Head of Sales at Toqio.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Throughout his career, Matthew has taken on various roles that highlight his expertise in business development and relationship management. He organized Startup Weekend in London from 2015 to 2016, contributing to the startup ecosystem. His tenure at Toqio from 2021 to 2023 as Head of Sales involved leading sales initiatives in the UK. Additionally, his experience at Growth Street included roles as Funding Manager and Senior Relationship Manager, where he focused on client relationships and funding solutions.