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Matt Tucker

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CTO at Aris Hydronics
📍 Bend, Oregon, United States

Matt is the CTO at Aris Hydronics, focusing on clean home heating and cooling solutions. A seasoned software entrepreneur, he co-founded Jive Software and Koan, leading the former to a successful IPO. He is also an active investor in early-stage climate tech companies through E8 Angels and holds a BS from the University of Iowa.

Outside of his professional focus on climate technology, Matt is a self-described science fiction and cocktail nerd. His passion for mixology led him to co-found Blind Tiger Ice Co. , a premier cocktail ice provider in the Bay Area, which he successfully sold to continue its growth under new ownership.

Interesting fact: Matt is a recognized "ice expert" who co-founded and sold a successful company that specialized in creating high-quality ice for cocktails.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
CTO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Bend, Oregon, United States
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Climate Tech Investing
As a board member and investor with E8 Angels, he actively funds and supports early-stage startups in the climate technology sector.
Home Decarbonization
His current role as CTO of Aris Hydronics is centered on reimagining home comfort using efficient hydronic heat pumps to replace fossil fuel systems.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
CTO
Aris Hydronics
7-2025
Board Member
E8 Angels
1-2024
Investor
E8 Angels
12-2021 - 8-2023
CTO
Fountain
1-2018 - 2-2023
Co-Founder
Blind Tiger Ice Co.
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Education
1996 - 2000
BS
University of Iowa
Fellow
Terra.do
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