Matt Kemp

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Chief Operating Officer at Dragonfly Operating Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

Matt is a seasoned marketing and technology executive specializing in scaling private equity-backed B2B SaaS and B2C e-commerce companies for successful acquisitions. With an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth, his unique background includes serving as both CMO and CTO. Colleagues describe him as a strategic, savvy, and innovative leader.

Based on his public activity, Matt values efficiency and straightforward communication. He appears to be a strong advocate for his professional network, actively helping talented individuals connect with new opportunities. He is focused on tangible results and streamlined processes, disliking time-wasters like irrelevant social media content.

He once led the exit from Salesforce, saving $800,000 annually by designing and developing a proprietary CRM in just 90 days.

Personality Overview

Big Vision Person

Risk Tolerant

Early Adopter

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

PE Growth Strategy
His career focuses on building high-performance marketing and tech teams to drive PE-backed companies toward successful acquisitions.
MarTech Optimization
His experience as both a CMO and CTO, including replacing Salesforce with a proprietary CRM, shows a deep focus on leveraging technology for marketing success.
B2B & B2C E-commerce
His recent role at Renew Co. involves managing large B2C e-commerce retailers, complemented by extensive experience in B2B marketing at firms like BlueGrace Logistics.

Media Appearances

Matt has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Chief Operating Officer at Dragonfly Operating Partners
8-2023 - 3-2025
Chief Technology Officer at Renew Wellness Brands
3-2023 - 4-2025
Chief Marketing Officer at Renew Wellness Brands
8-2022 - 3-2023
Operating Partner at Orchid Black
7-2020 - 8-2022
Operating Partner at SCP & CO

Education

MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
BSBA from University of Florida

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Exp : 26 Location : Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Operating Officer at Dragonfly Operating Partners
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Insights For Selling To Matt

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Matt is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Matt

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Matt move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Matt take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Matt

Personality Compatibility


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