Matt McIlwain is a managing director at Madrona, where he backs companies applying cloud computing and machine learning to enterprise problems and the intersection of life science and data. He previously held roles at Genuine Parts Company, McKinsey, and Credit Suisse. His writing emphasizes curiosity, repeated learning, and helping founders build an entire company rather than treating financing as the finish line.

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Matt McIlwain is a managing director at Madrona, where he backs companies applying cloud computing and machine learning to enterprise problems and the intersection of life science and data. He previously held roles at Genuine Parts Company, McKinsey, and Credit Suisse. His writing emphasizes curiosity, repeated learning, and helping founders build an entire company rather than treating financing as the finish line.

Career

Matt McIlwain attended Harvard University, earning a MBA; Master of Public Policy.

Managing Director at Madrona from 2000 to Present.
Vice President of Business Process at Genuine Parts Company until 2000.
Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company until Past.
Investment Banking at Credit Suisse until Past.