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Matt Curtis

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Founder at Smart City Policy Group
📍 Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States

Matt Curtis is the founder of Smart City Policy Group, specializing in creating effective public policy for the innovation economy and local government. His career includes serving as a Deputy to two Austin Mayors, a Director at Capital Metro, and Head of Global Government Affairs for HomeAway (now Vrbo), giving him deep expertise in both public and private sectors.

Deeply invested in his community, Matt is a vocal supporter of local volunteerism, particularly through his involvement with Austin Under 40 and Austin Sunshine Camps. He is passionate about fostering community leadership and civic engagement to help address Central Texass most pressing challenges.

In 2011, the Texas House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution recognizing his contributions to the community, following his being named "Austinite of the Year."

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States
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Smart City Policy
As the founder of Smart City Policy Group, his entire professional focus is on the intersection of technology, innovation, and local government policy.
Community Leadership
He actively supports organizations like Austin Under 40 and Austin Sunshine Camps to develop and engage community leaders in Central Texas.
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Career

Work history

6-2017
Founder
Smart City Policy Group
11-2011 - 6-2017
Head, Global Government Affairs and Public Policy
HomeAway is now Vrbo
2009 - 2011
Deputy and Communications Director, Mayor's Office
City of Austin
6-2006 - 6-2009
Director, New System Launch, Business and Community Development
Capital Metro
5-2003 - 5-2006
Deputy and Communications Director, Mayor's Office
City of Austin
In the press

Media appearances

Short‑Term Rentals Future In the Next Recession with Smart City Policy Group’s Matt Curtis. Featured in The Short Term Rental Profits Show
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Short-Term Rental Policy Expert Announces Book on Airbnb Solutions. Featured in Smart City Policy Group (company blog)
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Education
1990 - 1994
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University of North Texas
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