Matthew Chrestenson | Executive Strategist & Brand Architect
AI-augmented strategist with 30+ years of creative leadership. Expert in brand strategy, financial modeling, patent portfolios, and full-stack product development.
Experience
Disney Interactive • National Geographic • Ridley Scott Associates • Touchstone Pictures • Procore • Kate Farms
Core Competencies
- Brand Development - Six hospitality brands built from concept to exit
- Corporate Strategy - VUCA framework, category creation, exit architecture
- Patent/IP Strategy - Multi-patent portfolios, FTO compliance, valuation
- Finance Modeling - Investment memoranda, ROI analysis, capital deployment
- Product Architecture - Hardware-software platforms, metric development
- Technical Development - React/TypeScript, PostgreSQL, full-stack SaaS
- Hospitality Development - Concept-to-exit execution: R&D, ABC, permitting
- Market Analysis - Multi-segment sizing, competitive landscape
Key Achievements
- Financial Modeling - Unit economics, capital structure, investor-ready projections
- 6 Ventures → Exit - Hospitality concepts built from scratch through profitable sale
- Full-Stack Technical - Built production SaaS platforms
- Institutional Analysis - Strategic intelligence briefs on $1B+ public companies
- Studio Production - Disney, National Geographic, Ridley Scott Associates
- Patent Architecture - 19-patent strategy with full FTO compliance
Technical Proficiencies
Frontend: React 18, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Vite, GSAP
Backend: Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Supabase, Redis
AI/Content: Claude Code, Gemini, MidJourney, Runway ML, VEO 3
Healthcare/Regulatory: HL7 FHIR R4, HIPAA, FDA 510(k), De Novo, SaMD
Contact
Email: matthew@chrestenson.com
Phone: 805.452.8932
Location: Denver, CO
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chrestenson