
share this page
About
Serial entrepreneur, event architect, connector and self-described culture curator/social concierge, Matt is a long-time supporter of the local arts, business and hospitality community. He has nearly 20 years of experience in fields such as film, music, video and special events. Matt has spearheaded such companies as Gramophone Recording Company, Million Ways Productions and spent time building up companies such as Gen Art and Sound Investment AV. He is currently a Principal Partner behind the multi-faceted Wicker Park venue, Chop Shop & 1st Ward Events. The 15,000 sqft, rehab of a 1913 auto body shop, combines his passions for hospitality, food & beverage and entertainment, under one roof. Matt is the founder and curator of the AFTER DARK Event Series at The Art Institute of Chicago's Modern Wing. The event, in it’s 8th season, merges up-and-coming, national music acts, video artists & performers, inspired by the current exhibition, to bring together a curated experience for 1000+ art aficionados and young professionals for a night of entertainment, culture and cocktails. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87PmfrJoVpQ He is a Partner in Pro-Ject, a micro agency specializing in strategy and activation for select brands and agencies. Matt is Founder of ESP Presents, a full-service planning firm specializing in creating unparalleled experiences at events for Arts, NFP and Philanthropic groups.Company Spotlight in Tech

Tovala
videos (1)
David Rabie

Ensono
videos (2)
Tim Beerman

Charlie
videos (1)
Aaron Frazin

Gympass
videos (1)
Sean Flynn

3Discovered
videos (1)
Peer Munck

HS2 Solutions
videos (1)
Phil Hollyer

ExerciseBuddy
videos (1)
David Geslak

CBIZ, Inc.
Jerome Grisko

Inquidia
videos (1)
Steve Miller

LotLinx
videos (1)
Denise Chudy

CloudCraze
videos (1)
Ray Grady

Fuse Digital Marketing
videos (1)
Justin Duff

Vertex Software
videos (1)
Dan Murray

Lawson Products
videos (2)
Michael DeCata

CityBase
videos (1)
Mike Duffy

Intersog
videos (1)
Igor Fedulov

SimpleRelevance, Inc.
videos (2)
Erik Severinghaus

Mattersight
videos (1)
Kelly Conway

CTS Computers
videos (1)
Tyler Wallace

The Novo Group
videos (1)
Kelly Renz

Techstars Chicago
videos (1)
Troy Henikoff

Kapow
videos (2)
Chris Brown

4C Insights
videos (2)
Alok Choudhary

Rubicon Technology
videos (1)
Bill Weissman

Jellyvision
videos (2)
Tom Haley

PeopleVine
videos (2)
Jordan Gilman

Brain.fm
videos (1)
Daniel Clark

Broadwind Energy
videos (1)
Peter Duprey

Fooda
videos (1)
Orazio Buzza

TurboAppeal Inc
videos (1)
JOHN GUIDOS

Savvo Digital Sommelier Solutions
videos (1)
Joseph Sheahan

10th Magnitude
videos (1)
Alex Brown

Fuzzy Math
videos (2)
Mark Baldino

Active Graphics
videos (1)
Jeremy Hayes

Sentact
videos (1)
Chris Dube

Novatio Solutions
videos (1)
Gokul Solai

EagleRail Container Logistics
videos (1)
Mike Wychocki

DialogTech Inc.
videos (1)
IRVIN SHAPIRO

Braviant Holdings
videos (1)
Stephanie Klein

King Devick Technologies, Inc.
videos (1)
Danielle Leong

Keono
videos (1)
Michael Medema

Truss Holdings, Inc.
videos (1)
Bobby Goodman

Mediafly
Carson Conant

SURYA Electronics
videos (1)
Bruce Gianpetro

Sandstorm Design
videos (1)
Sandy Marsico

ThinkCERCA
videos (1)
Eileen Murphy

Dealer Inspire
videos (1)
Joe Chura

Framework IT