Matt Paulson is the founder and CEO of MarketBeat, an Inc. 5000 financial media company that empowers individual investors to make better trading decisions with real-time financial data, in-depth analysis, and best-in-class stock research tools. MarketBeat has been recognized by Barron’s, Entrepreneur, Financial Times, Forbes, and Inc. for its rapid growth and success. With more than 3 million subscribers, MarketBeat is the largest digital media company in the Dakotas. As one of South Dakota's most active angel investors, Matt has invested in more than 75 high-growth startups, including Buffer, Bushel, Density, Dollar Shave Club, Lyft, Prismatic, and Wikia. His venture capital firm, Homegrown Capital, makes early-stage investments in high-growth technology companies in the Northern Plains states. He currently serves on the boards of two technology startups, Pitchly and Prismatic. Matt also invests in commercial real estate projects in partnership with Cresten Capital, including ownership interests in more than 25 apartment complexes and retail centers. Over the past decade, Matt has worked to create new startup resources in South Dakota. He was instrumental in the creation of Falls Angel Fund in 2016, which makes equity investments in early-stage, high-growth companies in the Dakotas. He founded Startup Sioux Falls in 2019, which has since become the premier community and resource organization for startup founders in the region. Matt became the namesake of DSU's Paulson Cyber Incubator in 2020, which aims to accelerate student-led startup businesses. He has written eight entrepreneurship and investing books. The Small Business Administration has recognized Matt for his contributions to the startup ecosystem, naming him their Small Business Champion in 2020.