Hi, I'm Mattie. Networking changed my life.
Every major opportunity I've had came through people. Not because I knew everyone. Because I knew someone who knew someone. A 2nd connection.

Why I'm building 2nd Connections.
Over the last six years, I've helped professionals land jobs, earn promotions, and navigate career transitions. One lesson has come up again and again:
Information is everywhere. Access is not.
AI can help you write a resume, prepare for an interview, or learn a new skill. But it can't replace trust. It can't introduce you to a coach, advocate for you behind closed doors, refer you for a role, or build your reputation over time. People do that.
That's why we're building 2nd Connections.
A community of coaches, leaders, and professionals who believe careers grow through people, not just content. Through real conversations, real coaching, and meaningful introductions that create opportunities.
70+ Companies
We've coached and placed SEs, AEs, and leaders at more than 70+ companies like:
The people behind 2nd Connections.

6+ years coaching and placing SEs, AEs, and leaders at 100+ tech companies. I've built interview processes, sat in the hiring manager seat, led the PreSales Academy, and recruited top talent. I've been on every side of the career conversation. Now I help professionals land incredible jobs and hiring managers find incredible people.

I lead our coaching community at 2nd Connections, creating events and experiences that bring Sales and PreSales professionals together. I made my own career pivot from higher education into tech, so I know how much the right connection can change your path. Now I get to help create more of those moments for others.
Facilitator & Coach25+ years hiring and coaching solutions teams. I help PreSales & Sales pros clarify their value, nail interview storytelling, and demonstrate how they think in front of hiring panels. I combine technical depth with practical coaching to help you communicate complex ideas clearly and confidently.
Facilitator & Coach10+ years in B2B SaaS, Solutions Consulting, and leadership. Alongside leading teams and hiring top talent, I've spent the past three years coaching professionals through career transitions, promotions, and strategic job searches. My style is practical, candid, and personalized - helping people gain clarity and turn career goals into an actionable strategy.
Facilitator & CoachWith 14 years in SaaS sales as a rep, team lead, and manager, I've spent the last four years coaching mid-market AEs and guiding reps through major career milestones (SDRs stepping into AEs to AEs leveling up to Enterprise). Having sat on both sides of the table, I help candidates nail interview storytelling, sharpen prospecting strategies, and turn career goals into actionable plans.
Facilitator & CoachI'm our dedicated demo coach and sales enablement leader. I help you build and deliver demos that land - sharpening your storytelling, discovery, and delivery so you're ready for the panel.
Facilitator & Coach25+ years in PreSales and Go-To-Market across AI, ERP, CRM, HRIS, and manufacturing software, focused recently on enablement and business transformation. At heart I'm a teacher, "Professor Presales." I coach teams on GTM strategy, presentation skills, and meeting best practices.










