Early Life and Education
Matthew Roszak was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1972. He attended local schools before graduating from Lake Forest College in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. This academic foundation paved the way for his career in finance and technology.
Rise to Success
After graduating, Roszak began his career in private equity and venture capital. He spent over 20 years with firms such as Advent International, Keystone Capital Partners, Platinum Venture Partners, and SilkRoad Equity. During this time, he invested over $1 billion in various industries, from startups to IPOs. Roszak's interest in Bitcoin began in 2011, when he recognized the transformative potential of decentralized technologies. In 2013, he founded Tally Capital, a private investment firm focused on blockchain-enabled technology.
Key Business Strategies
Roszak is co-founder and chairman of Bloq, a blockchain enterprise software company founded in 2016, providing blockchain technology solutions for global enterprises. He is also the founding partner of Tally Capital, which has invested in numerous blockchain firms, including Binance, Block.One, Blockstream, and Civic. Roszak's strategy involves identifying and investing in promising companies within the cryptocurrency and blockchain space, driving innovation, and advocating for broader adoption of blockchain technology. He is also involved in various blockchain initiatives and has given Richard Branson and Bill Clinton their first Bitcoins.
Philanthropy
Roszak serves on the board of BitGive, a non-profit foundation that improves philanthropic impact with blockchain technology.