Matt Costa
I create and lead solutions at the intersection of product, design and AI.
From vision to shipped outcomes.
My Journey
Started designing in 2005, then coding in 2008. From there, I couldn't choose between the two so kept leveraging both, building products, leading teams and running a couple of startups.
This multidisciplinary foundation lets me talk architecture with engineers, debate both the visual and functional with designers, and discuss business models with execs.
My Approach
Ship fast, learn faster. Make the call even when it's uncomfortable. The best teams run on trust and clear context. I'd rather be wrong quickly than right eventually.
What I'm Looking For
Whether it's 0→1 products, scaling to new markets, or transforming how teams work. If it needs both strategy and rolling up sleeves, I'm interested, especially where I can leverage my real-world AI expertise and formal study in designing and building AI products.
Recent Experience
Featured Work
A selection of products I've led across AI, industrial, and marketplace solutions
Techstars Sydney
Lead Mentor providing product strategy and design guidance to early-stage startups in the accelerator program
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Reap AI Platform
Co-founded AI-powered investor relations platform serving public companies across 5 exchanges.
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Datch Voice AI
Led product for voice AI platform transforming how frontline workers share knowledge
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Auror Crime Prevention
Designed award-winning platform that reduced retail theft by 70% at major retailers like Z Energy
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