Matt Shoss
Founding Partner & Early-Stage Investor | Consumer Tech & Future of Work
I specialize in
“VC + proven organic distribution. I build things that actually get attention.”
Background & Highlights
I help early-stage founders turn ideas into momentum. With a background spanning venture capital, content creation, brand building, and high-impact storytelling, I’ve spent my career working at the intersection of startups, marketing, and growth. I’m a Founding Partner at Dragonfruit Ventures, a venture capital fund investing in exceptional pre-seed and seed-stage startups across Consumer Tech and the Future of Work. Alongside investing, I work closely with founders to shape narrative, sharpen positioning, and build early traction that resonates with customers and investors alike. As a marketer and operator, I’ve generated 50M+ organic impressions per year across my personal social platforms. Today, I leverage that expertise to help founders, portfolio companies, and Dragonfruit Ventures build brands people care about—long before scale. Book a session with me for help with: ✓ Early-stage fundraising strategy & investor readiness ✓ Brand positioning and founder storytelling ✓ Go-to-market narrative for pre-seed & seed startups ✓ Building organic growth on social media ✓ Marketing strategy for Consumer Tech & Future of Work startups Experience & Recognition: 🔹 Founding Partner, Dragonfruit Ventures 🔹 Early-stage investor in Consumer Tech & Future of Work 🔹 50M+ annual organic impressions across personal socials 🔹 Advisor to founders and venture-backed startups If you’re an early-stage founder looking to sharpen your story, build real traction, and stand out early — let’s connect on Hubble.
You'll get advice on
- Pre-seed & seed fundraising strategy
- GTM, storytelling & brand positioning
- Fundraising 101
- Organic social growth at scale
- Getting your first 1000 users