Matt Voska

Deadass, here’s what you need to know about Matt Voska. This guy’s the real deal when it comes to startups and messing around with new tech. He’s a YC alum from S14, which means he’s been in the game for a minute, and he’s crushed it in a bunch of different ways.

So, Matt started out as a software engineer at Carbonite, just grinding behind the scenes building tools. He was studying computer engineering at Northeastern but dropped out to chase the startup dream. No cap, that’s pretty common among the best founders, they see the bullshit in the system and say, “Nah, I’ll build my own thing.” And that’s exactly what he did.

First big move was Flytenow, back in 2014, a ride-sharing platform for private pilots. Think Uber, but for the skies. Super original, right? But, of course, FAA regulations shut that down, the government wasn’t ready for that level of disruption in aviation. Still, that’s a classic move, trying to push boundaries, even if you get knocked down. It shows he’s not afraid to jump into the deep end.

Then he jumped into Bannerman, also YC-backed, where he served as COO. That company was all about digitizing security guard services, using proprietary software to broker security stuff more efficiently. Basically, he took a boring, old-school industry and made it smarter with tech. That’s a pattern for him, spot an industry ripe for innovation and build the tools to shake it up.

Fast forward, and now he’s all-in on web3 and community stuff. He’s the COO and co-founder of Origami, a platform helping communities build and run DAOs, decentralized orgs. Think of it like the future of how groups organize online. He played a huge part in launching Orange DAO, which is basically a YC alumni DAO, over 1,300 YC founders and investors pooling together to invest in startups. They’ve raised over $50 million. Holy shit, that’s a massive network with real power behind it.

What’s wild is how all these pieces connect. Matt’s process shows a guy who’s obsessed with building stuff that problems norms, whether it’s flying, security, or community finance. He’s not afraid to get his hands dirty, try new things, and even fail (Flytenow got shut down, but that didn’t stop him). What drives him? Probably a mix of curiosity, a love for tech, and a hunger to change how people organize and innovate.

Bottom line? Matt Voska’s a serial entrepreneur who’s been through the startup grind, learned from failures, and now is shaping the future of decentralized communities and web3. He’s one of those guys who’s not just riding the tech wave but helping create it. No Cap, he’s the type of founder you wanna watch, he’s got the skills, the network, and the guts to keep pushing forward.