Matt Hoffman

Partner

As a partner and head of talent, Matt coaches our founders on hiring the best talent and building healthy and high-performing cultures. He leads several of our future of work investments. Matt previously built and led the People functions at DigitalOcean and Return Path (#1 Best Place to Work in NYC and #2 in the US, respectively).

Area of expertise

Work

If you’re not always looking to continuously grow, learn and improve, you're almost certain to be outpaced by competitors who are.“

Matt Hoffman

Recently Published

Meet Matt: A People Leader Reflects On the Changing Nature of People Ops

M13’s Head of People talks about value-led organizations, what founders get wrong about hiring, and why your work friends really do matter.

perspectives

January 30, 2025

9 min read

4 Lessons on Mental Wellness for Founders

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we hosted a conversation around the mental wellness challenges and solutions that founders specifically face.

perspectives

June 6, 2024

4 min read

Here's What Makes M13 a Great Place to Work

Our team shares what makes M13 special, from a culture of gratitude and experimentation to support that extends beyond the office.

updates from M13

January 9, 2024

5 min read

Our 2024 Predictions

From the maturing AI market to the workforce’s new normal, M13 partners share their top predictions for 2024.

perspectives

January 4, 2024

8 min read

Our Guide to Creating a Great Internship Program

Interns can have a huge—but too often overlooked—impact on your company culture, productivity, and talent pipeline. Here’s our approach to setting up a meaningful intern program.

perspectives

December 13, 2023

4 min read

9 Common Hiring Bias Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Hiring bias can prevent you from creating strong, inclusive, and effective teams. Here are some common places bias can creep into the hiring process—and how to combat it.

perspectives

August 25, 2023

4 min read