Investor, Entrepreneur & Acquisition Strategist; Founder & Managing Partner of Eidolon Capital; Host of "The Science of Success" Podcast; Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree

Nashville, TN, USA
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Matt Bodnar Biography

Matt Bodnar is a Nashville-based investor, entrepreneur, and dealmaker recognized for his work in building and acquiring companies across the food and beverage, real estate, and technology sectors. Bodnar began his career at Goldman Sachs in New York before returning to Nashville, where he spent more than a decade as partner and head of mergers and acquisitions for the Fresh Hospitality portfolio. At Fresh Hospitality, he focused on deal origination, transaction structuring, and strategic development, working with portfolio companies such as I Love Juice Bar and Fresh Technology. He sourced and led investments in I Love Juice Bar, vertical farming startup Square Roots, Vui's Kitchen, Grilled Cheeserie, and several other ventures.

Bodnar has been named to Forbes "30 Under 30," recognized as a rising restaurateur star by the National Restaurant Association, and described as a strategy pro by Restaurant Hospitality Magazine. He is a member of the Forbes Business Council. Bodnar co-founded The Fresh Capital Group, a firm specializing in commercial real estate development, construction, and property management, overseeing assets exceeding $350 million. He has completed more than $100 million in deal volume across over 25 transactions. His work has been featured in Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, and Business Insider.

Bodnar is the founder and managing partner of Eidolon Capital, a firm that acquires and holds founder-led businesses in services, distribution, and manufacturing. He has closed more than $100 million in transactions and serves as chairman of Fabtek Industries, Ozark River Manufacturing, Tennessee Rack, and the NASH Collection. Through the Bodnar Investment Group family office, he oversees a diversified portfolio spanning food and beverage, retail, commercial real estate, and agriculture.

Bodnar is the creator and host of "The Science of Success," a podcast focused on the psychology of achievement and evidence-based decision-making, with more than 5 million downloads and 390 episodes reaching listeners in over 100 countries. The show has featured interviews with thought leaders including Robert Cialdini, Brené Brown, and Adam Grant. Bodnar has spoken with experts from various fields about the science and mental strategies behind decision-making. He is a keynote speaker on acquisitions, partnerships, operations, and growth, and writes The Bodnar Letter, a newsletter on the factors that drive successful acquisitions, written for owners, operators, and their advisors.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/05/2026.

Matt Bodnar Videos

How to Make Better Decisions, Faster with Matt Bodnar - YouTube

How to Make Better Decisions, Faster with Matt Bodnar - YouTube

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The Science of Success with Matt Bodnar - Creative Power Hour ...

The Science of Success with Matt Bodnar - Creative Power Hour ...

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Matt Bodnar | TEDxNashvilleSalon

Matt Bodnar | TEDxNashvilleSalon

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