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Matthew Gough

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Managing Partner at Spindle
📍 Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

Matthew is a career startup founder and the Managing Partner at Spindle Growth, where he helps build and scale early-stage companies. Leveraging his experience in AI strategy, he has founded multiple ventures, including in the legal tech and M&A sectors. People who have worked with him describe him as energetic, creative, and solutions-driven.

Originally from New York, Matthew is now an active member of the Charleston startup community. A formative experience was earning his Eagle Scout award, where he learned the importance of helping others overcome challenges, a value he applies to his work with founders. His interests include the US Army and Harvard Business Review.

He once helped a fellow, panicked Boy Scout overcome a fear of heights to finish a climb.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Managing Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
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Venture Building
As a self-described "company builder" and Managing Partner at Spindle, his career is focused on turning ideas into high-growth, scalable businesses.
AI-powered Platforms
His work at Thrive Data and Rubicon involves building AI platforms for the legal and M&A industries, aligning with his interest in AI strategy.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Managing Partner
Spindle
9-2024
Operating Partner
Thrive Data
1-2024
Founder
Rubicon
5-2014
Founder
Echovate
9-2018 - 8-2023
Advisory Board Member
PunchList
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Education
1993 - 1997
BA
University at Albany
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