Isaiah Gray MBA

Inspirer
DISC Type : id

Founder at Matchup

Hastings, Minnesota, United States

Overview

Isaiah Gray is a tech founder with an MBA in Finance from Upper Iowa University. He now leads Matchup, a college athletes app, drawing on his experience in business development at Redline Athletics where he led growth and strategic initiatives for athlete performance.

As a former NCAA Division II collegiate football player, Isaiah is passionate about athlete-centered innovation and the intersection of sports and technology. He focuses on building platforms that foster community, connection, and opportunity, helping athletes grow in both skill and character.

After playing tight end for Upper Iowa University, he transitioned from athlete to entrepreneur, launching his startup in March 2025.

Personality Overview

Fast Adopter

Generous

Charming & Persuasive

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Athlete Development
His career, from coaching and business development at a sports facility to founding an app for college athletes, is centered on fostering athlete growth and performance.
Sports Technology
He is the founder of Matchup, a college athletes app, and is passionate about building purpose-driven platforms in the sports and tech space.
Startup Growth
Identifies as a first-time founder and is focused on scaling his venture, Matchup Inc. , reflecting on the unique challenges of building a company from the ground up.

Media Appearances

Isaiah has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Founder at Matchup
7-2025 - 1-2026
Director of Business Development at Redline Athletics
11-2024 - 5-2025
Assistant Strength And Conditioning Coach at Upper Iowa University
6-2021 - 5-2025
NCAA Athlete at NCAA
6-2023 - 8-2024
Cook/Bartender at DT's Pub

Education

1-2024 - 5-2025
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Upper Iowa University
9-2021 - 5-2024
Bachelor's degree from Upper Iowa University

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Exp : 4 Location : Hastings, Minnesota, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at Matchup
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Insights For Selling To Isaiah

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Isaiah is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Isaiah

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Isaiah move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Isaiah take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Isaiah

Personality Compatibility


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