By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. View our Privacy Policy for more information.
PreferencesDenyAccept

Matt Hoffman

Partner

As a partner and head of talent, Matt coaches our founders on hiring the best talent and building healthy and high-performing cultures. He leads several of our future of work investments. Matt previously built and led the People functions at DigitalOcean and Return Path (#1 Best Place to Work in NYC and #2 in the US, respectively).

Area of expertise
Work

"

If you’re not always looking to continuously grow, learn and improve, you're almost certain to be outpaced by competitors who are.“

Matt Hoffman

Recently Published

Our Guide to Creating a Great Internship Program

Interns can have a huge—but too often overlooked—impact on your company culture, productivity, and talent pipeline. Here’s our approach to setting up a meaningful intern program.

perspectives
December 13, 2023

4 min read

9 Common Hiring Bias Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Hiring bias can prevent you from creating strong, inclusive, and effective teams. Here are some common places bias can creep into the hiring process—and how to combat it.

perspectives
August 25, 2023

4 min read

A Diversity & Inclusion Hiring Checklist for Startups

Startups can and should integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles from their very first hire. Here’s how.

perspectives
August 21, 2023

6 min read

AI and the Future of Work

How we see jobs evolving in the era of AI—and the questions companies need to be asking to prepare for this sea change.

perspectives
August 15, 2023

8 min read

The Talent of Tomorrow–Shaping the Workforce of the Future

We have a responsibility today to shape the workforce of the future by moving away from outdated talent practices, starting with K-12 education.

perspectives
June 27, 2023

3 min read

If You’ve Been Laid Off, Here Are Your Next Steps

Thousands of workers have been affected by the most recent wave of layoffs, with more to come. If you’re one of them, here’s what you can do next.

perspectives
March 24, 2023

7 min read

Here's What Makes M13 a Great Place to Work

Our team shares what makes M13 special, from a culture of gratitude and experimentation to support that extends beyond the office.

updates from M13
January 9, 2024

5 min read

Our 2024 Predictions

From the maturing AI market to the workforce’s new normal, M13 partners share their top predictions for 2024.

perspectives
January 4, 2024

8 min read

4 Lessons on Mental Wellness for Founders

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we hosted a conversation around the mental wellness challenges and solutions that founders specifically face.

perspectives
June 6, 2024

4 min read