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Matt Dittrich is the Founder and Managing Director of Blue Wood Capital, LLC. Previously, Matt helped establish “The Fort” – a startup studio and innovation lab at Fortive (FTV) – where Matt launched standalone startups and drove operational excellence for portfolio companies. Matt began his career on the consulting team at Bain & Company in London, UK and then served as the Market Development Manager for the CEO of nLIGHT (LASR) – helping grow the company over 4 continents, laying the financial groundwork for an IPO in 2018.

Matt attended Whitman College on a ‘full ride’ scholarship, graduated cum laude and served in student government for four years including as student body President and Student Representative to the Board of Trustees. Today Matt is a Director on the College Alumni Board and regularly mentors 1st generation college students. Matt earned an MBA with honors from Yale University where he was a Teaching Fellow, Club President and University Senator.

Matt is a 5th generation Washington State farmer (wheat/wind/solar), has worked and explored across 6 continents and is an aspiring pilot and sailor.