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Matt Sonneborn

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Founder & CEO at Govio
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Matt Sonneborn is the founder and CEO of Govio and Songbird Strategies, an AI consulting and software development firm. With over 15 years of experience spanning technology and government, he previously held senior roles at the U. S. Department of Transportation and the Small Business Administration. Colleagues describe him as intelligent, visionary, and a diplomatic leader.

Beyond his professional work, Matt has a distinct passion for music and is a skilled trumpet player, having commissioned a custom instrument and even been featured on a recording. During his time at the University of Virginia, he was an active member of the Jefferson Literary and Debating Society, showcasing an early interest in rhetoric and discourse.

Interestingly, Matt has ghostwritten over 50 published op-eds and letters for Cabinet Members, Members of Congress, and even Willie Nelson.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Founder & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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AI for Small Business
His current company, Songbird Strategies, is an SMB-focused AI consulting and software development firm aiming to democratize entrepreneurship.
Small Business Advocacy
Held senior roles at the U. S. Small Business Administration, advising on policy for millions of small businesses, and has written extensively on the topic.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Founder & CEO
Govio
1-2025
Founder & CEO
Songbird Strategies, LLC
9-2024 - 1-2025
Director of Governmental, International and Public Affairs (PHMSA)
U.S. Department of Transportation
8-2021 - 9-2024
Senior Advisor (Fmr. Senior Speechwriter & Senior Communications Strategist)
U.S. Small Business Administration
1-2017 - 8-2021
Communications Director, Office of Representative Paul Tonko (NY-20)
U.S. House of Representatives
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Education
2007 - 2009
M.A.
Syracuse University
2009 - 2011
Doctoral coursework
University of Colorado Boulder
2002 - 2006
B.A.
University of Virginia
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