Matt Downs

Q. What's your story?

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So in 2004 and 2005, Nick, Bob, and Steve only hired business school interns to work at Sandbox. As things progressed, they decided to hire full time employees. Will Anderson, who was one of the 2005 interns, introduced me to Nick and Bob. After a short phone interview with Nick and Bob they offered me a job to work at Sandbox. I accepted – best professional decision of my life… so far.

Q. What inspires you?

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My professional motivation is to help build companies that make an impact in the world. I see tremendous opportunity in healthcare, agriculture, media, and energy. Each of those industries is undergoing systemic change, which will inspire many entrepreneurs to create a new way of doing things. My hope is to help a few of those innovators change the world.

Q. Why Sandbox?

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I like the limitless opportunity of Sandbox and the deep desire of the Sandbox team to dream, learn, and create. It simply feels good to work at Sandbox.

Q. Where can we find you outside of work?

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My wife and I have 5 wonderful children – wherever they are and whatever they are doing is where I like to be outside of work.