Matt Schiller

Bestie, here’s what’s good with Matt Schiller. This guy’s the real deal. Started from a super diverse background and just crushed it across everything he touched. So, he’s a YC W17 alum, that’s how he got into the startup game. But before that, he was deep in the trenches with a bunch of gigs: McKinsey, UNSW, some hospital stuff at Prince of Wales, and even neurosurgery at Oxford. Yeah, dude’s got a legit medical background, MBBS and a BA in Philosophy, so he’s always been about mixing tech, brains, and big ideas.

But here’s where it gets wild. Instead of just sticking to the books or consulting, he jumped into startups. He’s the founder and CEO of Snappr, which is like the biggest on-demand photographer network out there, think Uber for photos. Since 2017, he’s been building that, turning visual content creation into a legit expandable biz. That’s no small feat, it’s like changing the way people get professional images, and he’s been leading the charge.

And he didn’t stop there. He’s also a Senior Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund, that’s a $70M seed fund backing up-and-coming YC startups, especially in marketplaces, developer tools, and generative imaging (which is like AI for creating visuals). Basically, he’s not just building his own stuff, he’s also helping fund and mentor the next wave of startups. That says a lot about his drive, dude’s all about pushing innovation forward.

He also co-founded GownTown, Australia’s biggest online graduation retailer, which he sold in 2022. So, he’s got that entrepreneurial hustle, start something, grow it, sell it, repeat. Plus, he’s got a solid academic streak, having worked at UNSW and even doing research in neurosurgery. That combo of medicine, tech, and business? That’s rare.

Oh, and he’s dipped his toes in the wine game too, working with companies like Cellar Door Direct and Cellar Force. Basically, he’s the guy who sees opportunity everywhere, healthcare, tech, wine, you name it.

What’s the story here? This guy’s all about building stuff that’s big, effective, and a bit new. He’s driven by a mix of curiosity, a love for tech, and a desire to solve real problems. Whether it’s changing how people get photos taken or helping startups grow, he’s in it for the long haul. He’s a proof to what happens when you combine a deep academic background with startup hustle and a passion for innovation. No Cap, he’s the kind of dude who proves that you don’t need to stick to one lane; you can crush multiple worlds if you’re smart enough and hungry enough.