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Matt Anthes

Digital Marketing Executive | Influencer Activation + Mobilization | West Winger, White House | Entrepreneur | Techstars Startup Mentor | Stanford University Impact Genius | AI for Good Institute Mentor | HooliCon AI |

📍 United States🔄 Updated November 2026💼 3 investments📅 4 years investing🗓 Last invested Dec 2023
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Founder + Investor
Dec 2023
Welcome to Advocators, where we transform campaigns with authentic, people-driven promotion. Beyond being influencers, we are Advocators, trusted by major brands and advocacy campaigns for our commitment to sourcing influencer with passion and impact. Advocators is an AI-powered technology platform that streamlines and improves the influencer workflow, resulting in automated outreach and collaborations. Our SaaS platform has direct access to over 300M influencers , leveraging Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, YouTube, and X with LinkedIn launching in Q2 2024. Our strength lies in our innovative tech that allows us to identify the ideal micro and nano influencers for your campaign based on message/product alignment. We thrive in activating passionate advocates to engage on your campaign. This approach has positioned us as leaders in influencer marketing, partnering with globally renowned brands. Our philosophy is simple yet effective: maintain what works and continually evolve. We are built by the people, for the people, making every connection meaningful. Our approach, in concert with our tech stack, ensures impactful campaigns with accountable results, providing advocates with opportunities to voice change. With Advocators, every campaign is an opportunity for a unique partnership, driven by passion and aimed at success. Whether for a global brand or a grassroots campaign, we create narratives of authenticity and genuine advocacy powered by our AI-driven SaaS platform. Join us in creating something extraordinary, where our technology boosts your campaign exponentially.
Co-Founder + Investor
Mar 2023
Welcome to Upstart Factory, the trailblazing dynamo of the startup world, where our revolutionary approach to growth is changing the game by putting more power in the hands of founders. Our powerhouse strategy? A potent concoction of advanced AI technology, trailblazing marketing, deep industry experience, and strategic foresight. We drive startups to scale at warp speed, priming them for Series A readiness and establishing a rock-solid foundation for future success. We are a cadre of marketing masterminds, AI savants, digital disruptors, and battle-tested advisors headquartered in Washington D.C., with a satellite office in New York City. Our unique blueprint fuels a tectonic shift in the startup landscape, leveraging AI to create unparalleled efficiencies, empowering startups worldwide to grow and scale. As partners on the journey, we guide founders, automate tasks, optimize operations, and provide strategic insights for success in the ever-changing startup landscape. Join us as we reshape the future of entrepreneurship, unleashing the power of AI to propel startups to unimaginable heights in the digital age. We view our clients not just as businesses, but as the pioneers of industry transformation. By partnering with us, startup founders are not only primed for accelerated growth on the road to Series A or a successful exit; they are also joining us on our mission to lead a marketing revolution. This is the Upstart Factory Singularity Schema - an ambitious vision turned actionable framework. Together, were not just growing startup businesses; were shaping the future.
Co-Founder + Investor
Oct 2022
#Amplified is revolutionizing the political landscape through our AI-powered, people-driven digital solutions, poised to transform your campaign. We combine AI and machine learning technologies with the expertise of seasoned campaign veterans to offer insights and engagement strategies that hyper-target audiences and effectively engage potential voters. We disrupt traditional political campaigning by introducing verified influencers of various scales into your narrative, adding layers of credibility and authenticity. This combats misinformation, replacing it with a fact-checked narrative that resonates with voters. AI, in our paradigm, is a powerful tool that complements human efforts rather than replacing them. We leverage its capabilities to offer digital geotargeting solutions that empower campaigns to compete vigorously while significantly reducing digital marketing costs. Our strategy is centered around community action. We drive active participation in the political process by collaborating with influencers and engaging communities. We focus on tailored, hyper-targeted influencer collaboration and community engagement tactics, equipping state, local, and national campaigns to achieve their goals and win elections. At #Amplified, we harness the power of a winning mindset. Our team, an alliance of campaign veterans, digital marketers, and AI specialists, crafts customized campaigns that boost engagement and amplify your message. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we push beyond traditional expectations to deliver exponential growth for your campaign. Our mission goes beyond providing tools for your campaign. We enable your campaign to reach its full potential by offering sophisticated digital tools, facilitating direct connections with your target audience, and combating misinformation. With #Amplified, youre not just participating in the digital battleground, youre set to win it.
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2023
Founder + Investor
Dec 2023
Welcome to Advocators, where we transform campaigns with authentic, people-driven promotion. Beyond being influencers, we are Advocators, trusted by major brands and advocacy campaigns for our commitment to sourcing influencer with passion and impact. Advocators is an AI-powered technology platform that streamlines and improves the influencer workflow, resulting in automated outreach and collaborations. Our SaaS platform has direct access to over 300M influencers , leveraging Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, YouTube, and X with LinkedIn launching in Q2 2024. Our strength lies in our innovative tech that allows us to identify the ideal micro and nano influencers for your campaign based on message/product alignment. We thrive in activating passionate advocates to engage on your campaign. This approach has positioned us as leaders in influencer marketing, partnering with globally renowned brands. Our philosophy is simple yet effective: maintain what works and continually evolve. We are built by the people, for the people, making every connection meaningful. Our approach, in concert with our tech stack, ensures impactful campaigns with accountable results, providing advocates with opportunities to voice change. With Advocators, every campaign is an opportunity for a unique partnership, driven by passion and aimed at success. Whether for a global brand or a grassroots campaign, we create narratives of authenticity and genuine advocacy powered by our AI-driven SaaS platform. Join us in creating something extraordinary, where our technology boosts your campaign exponentially.
Startup Mentor
Oct 2023
Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)
Co-Founder + Investor
Mar 2023
Welcome to Upstart Factory, the trailblazing dynamo of the startup world, where our revolutionary approach to growth is changing the game by putting more power in the hands of founders. Our powerhouse strategy? A potent concoction of advanced AI technology, trailblazing marketing, deep industry experience, and strategic foresight. We drive startups to scale at warp speed, priming them for Series A readiness and establishing a rock-solid foundation for future success. We are a cadre of marketing masterminds, AI savants, digital disruptors, and battle-tested advisors headquartered in Washington D.C., with a satellite office in New York City. Our unique blueprint fuels a tectonic shift in the startup landscape, leveraging AI to create unparalleled efficiencies, empowering startups worldwide to grow and scale. As partners on the journey, we guide founders, automate tasks, optimize operations, and provide strategic insights for success in the ever-changing startup landscape. Join us as we reshape the future of entrepreneurship, unleashing the power of AI to propel startups to unimaginable heights in the digital age. We view our clients not just as businesses, but as the pioneers of industry transformation. By partnering with us, startup founders are not only primed for accelerated growth on the road to Series A or a successful exit; they are also joining us on our mission to lead a marketing revolution. This is the Upstart Factory Singularity Schema - an ambitious vision turned actionable framework. Together, were not just growing startup businesses; were shaping the future.
2022
Founder
Dec 2022
Passion. Purpose. Impact. We empower social entrepreneurs to build a better tomorrow. Our mission. We provide start-up and early stage mission-driven organizations with foundational support, including mentor capitalists, and equitable access to funding to help them launch, grow, and deliver a sustained impact. Together the sum is greater than the parts. Pillars of execution. Working at the interaction of business and social impact, we are a philanthropic organization focused exclusively on three pillars: 1) Innovation 2) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 3) Developing Leaders of Tomorrow Unique Approach. We provide advice, counsel, and support to mission-based organizations, who are focused on making the world a better place. We are a non-profit organization offering traditional venture and incubator-lite services to those who need subject matter expert advice during the growth stage of their business. We are a team of mentor capitalists supporting an organization’s growth strategy. We are connectors facilitating impactful introductions to potential funders and funding opportunities. We are trusted partners forging relationships that make a difference. We are business leaders who have experienced pitfalls and overcame barriers. We are trusted confidantes with a passion for social impact. We firmly believe that the rising tide raises all ships. We execute with impact and purpose. Think big. We keep it simple and offer three impactful services: 1) Mentorship 2) Partnership Formation 3)Access to Capital Interested in applying to gain access to our mentor capitalists or equitable access to funding? Or perhaps you are interested in joining our team as a mentor capitalist? Take the first step, apply today!
early stage
Founder + Partner
Oct 2022
PiedPiper Venture Capital isnt your traditional venture capital firm. Instead, we are angel investors who see ourselves as guardian angels, providing early-stage investments to help innovative startups take their first steps towards success. Our focus? Were excited about companies at the intersection of Political Technology, AI, and Digital Solutions. From start-up and seed stage, our goal is to support founders with potential-packed ideas and unbounded enthusiasm. We believe in the power of collaboration and collective wisdom, which is why we work closely with Super Angels, Family Funds, High-Net Worth Individuals, and other Venture Capitalists to create synergies and maximize the chances of success for our portfolio companies. Our motto, "Bring your green hat", isnt just an Old School saying. Its a call to action, inviting you to join us in our mission to fuel innovation and break the mold. Its an invitation to bring your unique ideas, unquenchable passion, and relentless drive to our table. At PiedPiper Venture Capital, were not just angel investors - were partners in your journey. We offer not just capital, but also mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to a broad network of industry relationships. We are dedicated to building partnerships based on mutual trust and respect, and we are here to help our portfolio companies navigate the exciting but often challenging journey from startup to scale-up. We are committed to seeding founders, fostering growth, and playing our part in the startup ecosystem. Were passionate about turning revolutionary ideas into market-leading companies and making a difference in the world of technology. If youre a start-up founder with a game-changing idea in Political Tech, AI, or Digital Solutions, we want to hear from you. Bring your green hat, and lets start building the future together.
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