Matt McIlwain is a Managing Director at Madrona Venture Group, a position he has held since 2000 in the Greater Seattle Area. In this role, he focuses on the start-up process, particularly valuing early customer wins and revenue, noting the passion, energy, and confidence of founding teams at these moments.

Prior to joining Madrona Venture Group, Mr. McIlwain served as Vice President of Business Process at Genuine Parts Company from 1996 to 2000.