Brett Hellman

Brett Hellman is the CEO of Matter, dedicated to crafting a product that makes work more joyful and meaningful. He’s passionate about designing tools that help teams feel recognized, valued, and engaged.

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Leadership
This Founder Is On A Mission To Build An Inclusive Silicon Valley
From moments of choosing a white doll over a Black doll to being ostracized at work for speaking up on social justice issues, the CEO of Hustle Crew finds those tough times throughout her life to be some of the most transformative moments.
Brett Hellman
Apr 6, 2021
4 Min Read
Leadership
How The CEO of Whisps Didn’t Let Her Role Define Her
Cheese is in Ilana Fischer’s blood. The CEO of Whisps, an airy crispy and cheese snack, recalls moments of childhood where cheese was part of her everyday meal.
Brett Hellman
Feb 15, 2021
5 Min Read
Productivity
How to Communicate Project Completion
According to Harvard Business Review, wrapping up a project means that “your team assumes ownership of their deliverables, hands them off to others, or terminates the project altogether.”
Brett Hellman
Dec 16, 2024
2 Min Read
Leadership
How to Use Empathetic Communication with Your Team
According to a 2016 Journal of Business Ethics study, leaders who had negative intentions prompted counterproductive work behaviors.
Brett Hellman
Dec 12, 2024
2 Min Read
Leadership
CEO Of Peek Finds Success By Embracing Her Past
When we spoke to Ruzwana about her drive and what keeps her going every day, she simply said, “Showcase your full spectrum of who you are.”
Brett Hellman
Mar 22, 2021
5 Min Reads
Productivity
How to Paraphrase When Listening
According to Forbes, simply paraphrasing what you’ve heard ensures that you’re listening attentively. Believe it or not, paraphrasing is a form of active listening.
Brett Hellman
Dec 10, 2024
2 Min Read
Leadership
How to Be Cautiously Optimistic with Your Team
According to The Mind of the CEO, Yale professor Jeffrey Garten found that having an “optimistic spirit” was a commonality among the world’s top 40 business executives.
Brett Hellman
Dec 10, 2024
2 Min Read
Productivity
How to Ask Clarifying Questions
Learn how to ask clarifying questions and achieve success in your career.
Brett Hellman
Dec 11, 2024
2 Min Read
Productivity
How to Prepare Your Communication Plan with Your Team
Learn how to prepare your communication plan with your team and achieve success when it comes to your professional and personal development.
Brett Hellman
Dec 11, 2024
2 Min Read
Leadership
Trial By Fire: Julie Zhuo Describes The Making Of A Manager
Julie would describe her role as a manager as “trial by fire.” She felt unprepared to lead. Things like learning how to hire, interviewing, setting up processes, or communicating with big and small groups were essentially by trial and error.
Brett Hellman
Mar 8, 2021
6 Min Read
Leadership
From Lagos to Wall Street, Thinknum CEO Shares His Self-Actualization Journey
From Nigeria to Princeton to Wall Street and now startup land, the Lagos native has found that focusing on himself and honing his craft has led to the most successful moments of his life.
Brett Hellman
Mar 1, 2021
4 Min Read
Leadership
CEO of GrowSF, Sachin Agarwal, Love-Loves SF
GrowSF encourages community members who work in tech ​to contribute to the needs of the city. To be specific, through local government, transportation, and SF education.
Brett Hellman
Feb 22, 2021
6 Min Read
Leadership
Toucan’s CEO Brings Her Competitive Side To Forming Habits
From the volleyball court to the startup land, co-founder and CEO Taylor Nieman flexed her competitive bones as she builds, what she calls her “fourth baby,” Toucan.
Brett Hellman
Feb 16, 2021
4 Min Read
Productivity
How to Find Something Positive in Your Routine
According to the Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, teams that prioritized positive practices avoided finger-pointing and provided support for each other.
Brett Hellman
Dec 10, 2024
2 Min Read
Leadership
Meet Kara Goldin, the Founder of Hint
Now, it’s easy to say that nothing scares Kara. But 15 years ago, that wasn’t the case. We (virtually) sat down with the powerhouse behind the largest non-alcoholic beverage company in the U.S.
Brett Hellman
Feb 8, 2021
6 Min Read
Productivity
How to Adopt a Growth Mindset
According to Harvard Business Review, when companies embrace a growth mindset team members feel empowered and committed to their jobs.
Brett Hellman
Dec 12, 2024
2 Min Read
Productivity
How to Build a Professional Relationship
According to a 2006 McKinsey & Company study, social connections play a central role in fostering a sense of purpose and well-being in the workplace.
Brett Hellman
Dec 12, 2024
2 Min Read
Leadership
How to Adjust Your Communication Style with Your Team
According to author Jack Modzelewski of Talk is Chief: Leadership, Communication, and Credibility in a High-Stakes World, the best communicators are the ones who are “very in tune with others, whether they’re talking to one person, a small group, or an audience of many.”
Brett Hellman
Dec 10, 2024
2 Min Read