Matt Puopolo is a General Partner at Stage.

Matt has an extensive background in investment strategy, due diligence, company building and general management of early stage, high growth software and hardware technology businesses.

As an executive at Applied Materials for 8 years, Matt managed outside acquisitions technology businesses and was responsible for  strategic planning integrations and business unit growth.

A self-diagnosed MS Excel junkie, Matt can often be heard saying

“Excel is the answer, now what was the question?”

Matt's weekends are filled with family time, hiking, biking and swimming. 

Favorite quote: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”