Hi, I'm Matt.

I am a product builder, entrepreneur, DJ, and artist in New York City. My happy place is the intersection of technology, art, and education.

# Work

Currently, I'm exploring new product opportunities in the space of AI and education.

Over 9 years at Meta, I led teams and built products like Facebook Profile, Instagram Shopping, Facebook Watch, and Horizon Workrooms, a VR-first platform for collaboration and productivity.

Previously, I served as VP of Product at Splice, building tools and services for musicians. I also co-founded Miso TV (acquired by Viggle).

In a prior life, I designed hardware and software for the Atlas V Launch Vehicle (rocket) and Mars Phoenix Lander (spacecraft).

I DJ and produce electronic music. I publish sketches, songs, and mixes on SoundCloud.

I also create art and experiences with House of Maslow, a Burning Man camp and art collective I co-founded in 2015.

When time allows, I snowboard, kiteboard, race cars, and off-road trucks.

I'm bad at email, but you can reach me at mpakes@gmail.com.

Or elsewhere on the internet...