Mat Balez

Product Builder ยท Innovator ยท Legend

๐ŸŒŸ Certified Stud ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿš€Who Is Mat Balez?

Mat Balez is a product visionary who has helped shape some of the most impactful tech products of our time. From putting Google Maps in your pocket to reimagining healthcare for underserved communities, Mat has consistently pushed the boundaries of what's possible. Currently, he's working to make Bitcoin better for everyone at Spiral. He lives in Vancouver, BC with his wife and 4 kids.

๐Ÿ“Career Journey

Spiral

Product Lead

Making Bitcoin a better kind of money for the whole world. Working in the Bitcoin open source ecosystem to make it easy, ubiquitous, and useful every day.

Cityblock Health

Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer

Co-founded a radically different type of healthcare provider for underserved communities. Led product management, design, and engineering to launch the company's flagship care delivery platform.

Flatiron School

VP of Product

Helped launch one of the first and most highly-regarded online coding bootcamps. Built a culture of crisp process that was reflective and inclusive during a period of extreme growth.

Google

Senior Product Manager

One of the brains behind Google Glass and Google Maps on mobile. Helped bring revolutionary products to millions of users worldwide.

๐Ÿ’กWhy He's A Stud

Not everyone can say they've helped build products that billions of people use (Google Maps), revolutionized healthcare for communities that need it most (Cityblock Health), educated thousands of developers (Flatiron School), AND is now working to make money itself better for humanity (Spiral/Bitcoin). Mat Balez can. That's stud behavior.