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Matt Olivo

General Partner at C2 Ventures

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Overview

Matt Olivo is a General Partner at C2 Ventures[1], where Olivo leads investments in enterprise SaaS and robotics companies applying AI to industries that Silicon Valley often overlooks[2]. Olivo has held the position since October 2018[3]. The firm's investment approach, termed the "Dirty, Dull, and Dangerous thesis," targets founders solving practical problems in essential industries where software adoption remains low[2]. Prior to joining C2 Ventures, Olivo worked as Principal at Carroll Street Consulting LLC from February 2018 to August 2019[4], and held positions including Chief Financial Officer at MCC Non-Ferrous Trading[5], Director of Structured Investments at The Carlyle Group and Vermillion Asset Management[6], and roles in commodity trade finance and relationship management at Brown Brothers Harriman[7][8]. Olivo holds an AB from Colgate University[10] and earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation between 2006 and 2008[9].

Profile introduction
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As Managing Partner at C2 Ventures, I lead investments in enterprise SaaS and robotics companies that bring AI to industries powering our economy, which Silicon Valley often overlooks. Our Dirty, Dull, and Dangerous thesis has guided us to founders solving real problems with practical technology. I believe the next wave of AI-powered innovation will occur not in consumer apps, but in essential industries where software adoption remains low and the opportunity for transformation is highest.

Career history

  1. General PartnerOct 2018 to presentC2 Ventures
  2. PrincipalFeb 2018 to Aug 2019Carroll Street Consulting LLC
  3. Chief Financial OfficerJun 2016 to Jul 2018MCC Non-Ferrous Trading
  4. Director - Structured InvestmentsMay 2012 to Apr 2016The Carlyle Group | Vermillion Asset Management LLC
  5. VP, Commodity Trade FinanceApr 2008 to Apr 2012Brown Brothers Harriman
  6. Global Relationship & Sales Manager; Compliance AnalystFeb 2000 to Apr 2008Brown Brothers Harriman

Education

  1. Chartered Financial Analyst Designation at CFA Institute2006 - 2008
  2. AB1995 - 1999Colgate University

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