Matt Golis

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Founder and CEO at StretchBill

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Overview

Matt Golis is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 years in the payments industry. As Founder and CEO of StretchBill, he provides flexible payment solutions for the proptech sector. He previously co-founded and served as CEO of YapStone, a major global payment platform.

Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Matt spent many years in Silicon Valley building his companies before moving back home with his family. He is passionate about finding innovative ways to support nonprofits, having founded a platform that turns sports and pop culture events into fundraising opportunities.

Matt is a two-time recipient of the Goldman Sachs "100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs" award.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Full Of Energy

Big Picture Person

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Flexible Payments
His current company, StretchBill, focuses on providing flexible payment options like split payments and pay-by-bank, particularly for the vacation rental industry to boost direct bookings.
Proptech & Travel
He has deep expertise in providing payment solutions for property technology and travel, evidenced by his founding of YapStone and partnerships at StretchBill with platforms like Escapia.
Fintech Innovation
Actively follows trends and key figures in the fintech space, such as BNPL's economic impact and the strategies of prominent investors like Nigel Morris.

Media Appearances

Matt has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2023
Founder and CEO at StretchBill
3-2014 - 12-2024
Co-Founder at YapStone
6-2003 - 12-2024
Board Member at YapStone
6-2003 - 3-2014
CEO at YapStone
3-2018 - 12-2021
Founder and CEO at GiveGame

Education

1991 - 1995
BS from Miami University

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Exp : 26 Location : Columbus, Ohio, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder and CEO at StretchBill
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Insights For Selling To Matt

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Matt is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Matt

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Matt move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Matt take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Matt

Personality Compatibility


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