Matt Hinson

About Matt Hinson

Matt Hinson is an entrepreneurial trailblazer who spins big ideas and razor-sharp execution into business gold like a cosmic DJ dropping chart-toppers. He’s a pro at building ventures from scratch, crafting game-changing products, and nailing market validation with a sly grin. With a formal education in finance, innovation, and entrepreneurship, Matt wields a playbook that he’s not afraid to rewrite. As a startup founder, he’s been in the trenches, running the show and thriving in the wild ride of entrepreneurship.A hands-on creator, Matt’s name shines first on multiple patents—proof of his inventive genius. But don’t think he’s just a dreamer; he’s equally at home in corporate arenas, shaking up the status quo while building company cultures so epic they deserve their own theme song. Whether he’s dreaming big, driving jaw-dropping results, or making work feel like a party, Matt brings infectious energy and unmatched acumen to every challenge. Connect with him to create something legendary! • Annual Volunteer Backpacking Guide for High School Students at Beta Academy• Volunteer judge for the annual Baylor New Venture Competition• Texas Business Hall of Fame Scholar and Volunteer• Owlie Award - Future CEO, Organizational Leader - Jindal School of Management UT Dallas • Winner of the DEC/Comerica North Texas $50K Business Pitch • Winner of the Dallas Business Journal Pitch Tank • 3rd Place Winner at 2014 Baylor New Venture Competition • Winner of the 2013 UT Dallas Business Idea Competition • Winner of the 2012 UT Dallas Business Idea Competition • Top 5 Finalist at 2013 Baylor New Venture Competition • LEED Accredited Professional through the United States Green Building Council • Bloomberg Certificates | Equity, Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, & Commodity Essentials • Patents: US20•••••••97A1, US20•••••••91A1, US20•••••••92A1

Experience

1. Founder

   Soggy, Llc

   Aug 2016 — Present · TX, US

Education

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  Master of Science (M.S.), Innovation & Entrepreneurship

  2014

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

  2011 — 2013

• University of Houston

  Bachelor's Degree, Construction Management

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Innovation
• Word
• Process Scheduler
• Contract Management
• Managerial Finance
• Proposal Writing
• Budgets
• Hybrids
• Microsoft Word
• Marketing Management
• Scheduling
• Pre-Construction
• Business Strategy
• Financial Accounting
• Non-Profits
• Customer Relations
• Project Planning
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Excel
• Problem Solving
• Budgeting
• New Business Development
• Planning
• Business Analysis
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Development
• Construction
• Excel
• Project Management
• Subcontracting
• Project Coordination
• Ms Project
• Leed
• Nonprofits
• Microsoft Office
• Project Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Social Entrepreneurship