Matt Velker

Homie, check the vibe on Matt Velker, this guy’s a straight-up machine. He’s the CEO and co-founder of OpenWrench, a killer software startup that’s all about making maintenance for gyms, clinics, restos, and retail stores way easier, way faster. He jumped into YC’s S18 batch, so he’s been in the game for a bit, but what’s dope is how his process shows he’s all about solving real problems with tech.

Before OpenWrench, Matt was all over the place, working at Tesla on EV charging stuff, which lines up with his passion for sustainability. Then he moved to SunEdison, handling renewable energy projects, dude’s been in the clean tech scene for a while. Not just that, he was at KryptonCloud, where he worked on predictive sensors for power plants. That’s some heavy-duty stuff, and it got bought by Splunk, so he’s clearly got the chops to build something that catches eyes.

But here’s the kicker, his background isn’t just tech for tech’s sake. He’s been deep in operations, healthcare (BJC HealthCare), and even connecting companies with local contractors through Emptor, another YC thing. It’s like he’s been collecting puzzle pieces, all these experiences that make him understand how complex and messy operations can be, and how tech can fix that.

What jumps out is his motivation. This guy isn’t just about startups for the hype. He’s been in the trenches, building stuff that makes a real impact, cutting downtime, improving customer experience, pushing green tech, making healthcare more affordable. He’s someone who sees problems and then jumps into the deep end to fix them with software. You can tell he’s driven by a genuine need to improve things, not just chase the future trend.

Basically, Matt’s story is about a dude who’s crushed it across different industries, energy, healthcare, maintenance, all with the goal of making stuff better, smarter, more sustainable. He’s the real deal when it comes to blending tech with purpose. And now, with OpenWrench, he’s taking all that experience and building something that could totally change how brick-and-mortar businesses keep their operations running smooth. No cap, he’s someone you wanna keep an eye on, he’s not just riding the wave, he’s shaping the future.