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Matter Updates
Our Journey Crafting Matter's First Product Video
Our call to adventure in crafting Matter’s first product video and the mission to share Matter with the world.
Brett Hellman
Aug 13, 2019
7 Min Read
Matter Updates
New Features: Custom Skills and More!
We understand that “one size doesn’t fit all,” which is why we’re announcing new updates so you can customize your feedback experience.
Brett Hellman
Feb 25, 2019
2 Min Read
Leadership
Former IBM CEO: Hire Based on Skills Instead of Degrees
According to the former CEO of IBM, it is vital that tech companies focus on hiring people based on skills, not college degrees.
Dmitry Saprykin
Jan 30, 2019
3 Min Read
Matter Updates
Spouse POV: 'So Proud of Matter's Social Impact Product Nomination'
I’m a psychologist and researcher. My husband is a two-time founder and CEO in Silicon Valley. At first glance, it might seem like there’s little overlap in our professional lives. Until now, that was mostly true. That all changed when my husband started Matter, a social impact company.
Brett Hellman
Jan 4, 2019
4 Min Read
Productivity
What’s your big, hairy, audacious goal for 2019?
After months of hard work, we launched our vision for the future of feedback. We're reflecting on last year so we can continue to reach our big, hairy, audacious goal of making peer feedback easier, more pleasant, and more productive.
Brett Hellman
Jan 8, 2019
2 Min Read
Productivity
Become The Best Version of Yourself
We’re excited to announce the launch of Matter, a new app for professionals to become the best version of themselves. Discover your strengths, feel amazing at work, and reach your career aspirations.
Brett Hellman
Dec 5, 2018
4 Min Read
Leadership
The Secret Skill Behind Pixar’s Creative Genius
Learn the ONE crucial skill behind Pixar's creative process, identified by Pixar co-founder Ed Catmull.
Brett Hellman
Nov 1, 2018
4 Min Read
Productivity
Your College Degree Won't Get You Hired Or Fired, Here's What Will
There are over 6.7 million job openings in the U.S. - a record high. While software engineering skills are still needed by employers, there is another set of skills in much higher demand.
Brett Hellman
Aug 14, 2018
4 Min Read
Matter Updates
Welcoming Marc Reisen to Matter
Welcoming Marc Reisen to the Matter team. Marc and I first worked together in 2013 and I’m thrilled to have him back on the team. Most recently, Marc was a Design Team Lead for Bitbucket at Atlassian.
Brett Hellman
Aug 8, 2018
2 Min Read
Leadership
Apple's Top 7 Leaders Share Their Approach to Feedback
Apple recently became the first American company worth over $1 trillion. Learn the secrets to Apple’s success. Feedback is key, of course. How do the top Apple leaders approach feedback? How do they use it to be more effective in their role?
Brett Hellman
Aug 5, 2018
3 Min Read
Matter Updates
How I Lost 160 Pounds And Kept It Off With Matter's Culture
On May 6, 2015, I sold my company, Hall, to Atlassian. I weighed 420 lbs on this very day. While up-and-to-the-right-type growth curves are generally the goal for start-ups and investors, this wasn’t the type of curve I wanted to see.
Brett Hellman
Jul 23, 2018
4 Min Read
Employee Feedback
Feedback Is NOT A Gift
You’ve probably heard that cliché statement, “Feedback is a gift!” from mentors, supervisors, and bosses more times than you care to remember. Sure it’s catchy, but is it true?
Brett Hellman
Oct 4, 2024
2 Min Read