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Matt Hammel

Co-founder and COO

Summary


Matt Hammel is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of AirOps. He is based in San Francisco, California and has extensive experience in startup ecosystems, having successfully transitioned from consulting to the technology sector. His role encompasses overseeing go-to-market strategies, managing customer support, professional services, and community engagement. Matt is also actively involved in the hiring and scaling operations within AirOps.

Professional Background


  • Current Position:

  • Co-Founder & COO, AirOps

  • Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing go-to-market strategies

  • Leading customer support and professional services

  • Engaging with the community to foster growth


  • Previous Roles:

  • Vice President of Customer Operations (Sales, Customer Experience, Pricing), Vice President of Business Operations (Strategy and Analytics) at Bungalow

  • Worked at Seed to Series C+ Startups handling Go-To-Market (GTM), operations, pricing, and analytics teams

  • Early career as a consultant, which provided foundational skills in strategic operations and management


Education


  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Columbia University - Columbia Business School


Professional Achievements


  • Co-founded AirOps, which focuses on enabling businesses to build AI applications that solve complex challenges.

  • Successfully led the company to secure $7 million in seed funding as of April 26, 2023.

  • Developed tools and platforms that simplify AI and data management for businesses, allowing non-technical users to harness advanced technologies.


Special Initiatives and Contributions


  • Played a crucial role in the development and launch of AirOps Studio v1.0, a platform to facilitate the creation of custom AI workflows.

  • Advocated for the company's mission to simplify complex AI techniques, making them accessible for various business operations.

  • Demonstrated a consistent commitment to innovation, exemplified by the integration of AirOps with new OpenAI models and other AI technologies.


Thought Leadership and Community Engagement


  • Regularly shares insights and updates about AirOps and the broader AI landscape on LinkedIn

  • Example Posts:

  • "Outbound is dying. Paid is too expensive...", August 28, 2024

  • "Excited to share that AirOps new Notion integration is LIVE!", December 12, 2023

  • "One of our main goals at AirOps is to dramatically simplify complex AI techniques so anyone can use them", January 17, 2024

  • Appeared on podcasts and interviews, shedding light on the future potentials and current challenges in AI adoption.

  • Notably featured in the AIMinds #010 podcast where he discussed AirOps' approach to leveraging AI for business efficiency


Notable Skills and Competencies


  • Leadership and Team Building:

  • Experienced in building and managing cross-functional teams

  • Adept at leading startups through various growth phases


  • Strategic Planning and Execution:

  • Skilled in creating and executing go-to-market strategies

  • Experienced in scaling operations efficiently


  • AI and Data-Driven Solutions:

  • Strong advocate for using AI to generate high-quality, impactful business outputs

  • Recognized for simplifying the application of complex AI models and techniques


Contact Information





Matt Hammel's efforts have been instrumental in steering AirOps toward significant industry advances, notably making AI accessible and practical for diverse business applications. His leadership remains pivotal as the company continues to innovate and expand its offerings.