Matt Lerner

Matt Lerner is a growth hacker and entrepreneur with expertise in scaling startups within the technology industry. He founded SYSTM to help startups identify their biggest growth levers—the small actions that can have the largest impact on growth. Through this work, SYSTM has partnered with more than 200 companies and earned a 96% founder “likely to recommend” score.

Formerly at 500 Startups, Lerner has contributed to the growth of numerous companies through strategies in user acquisition, product optimization, and viral marketing. His approach to growth hacking, developed through mentoring founders, emphasized translating complex data into actionable insights for startup growth.

Lerner's professional achievements include developing growth frameworks that have supported portfolio companies at 500 Startups in reaching multimillion-dollar valuations.

He shares his methodologies in keynotes and workshops, using real-world case studies and practical tools to help entrepreneurs achieve sustainable growth. Lerner is recognized for his data-driven communication style and ability to address audiences of innovators and executives.

Lerner continues to influence the startup ecosystem through his roles at 500 Startups and as an advisor to emerging ventures, focusing on leveraging technology for business growth. He addresses common startup challenges, such as stagnant user metrics, by advocating for experiment-based strategies and resilient approaches to growth.