This is the first of two posts introducing our team. First up—Matt! In a couple of days, we’ll meet the other half of Giftwhale, Tom.
Rather than a long-winded interview, we’ve kept things simple with a quick Q&A. We’ve picked some classic icebreaker-style questions, so read on to find out more about Matt, his passions, and what makes him tick!
🏡 Childhood & Personality
What’s one word you’d use to describe yourself as a child?
Restless
What was your favourite subject at school?
Maths
What was your best toy as a child?
Not exactly a toy, but I had a fish tank that I cared for and loved more than anything else. I had a huge sucker-fish called Susan, and she eventually grew so big I was scared to put my hand in the tank!
🎉 Life & Interests
How do you relax?
I’m a bit of a workaholic, so I tend to work on things I enjoy to unwind. But when I can break the habit, I’ll either lift weights at the gym or go for a nice walk away from all modern technology.
What trait do you most admire in others?
Integrity
Favourite film?
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Favourite food?
Pizza
When are you happiest?
Scuba diving or snorkelling in warm water with my wife
Best holiday?
Our honeymoon in the Maldives—absolute paradise!
🏆 Achievements & Lessons
Biggest achievement?
Starting my own digital agency with a good friend and running it successfully for four years. Looking back, I think our success came down to pure naivety—we didn’t know what we couldn’t do, and that worked in our favour!
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned in the past year?
Luck doesn’t exist. With hard work, tenacity, and good time management, there’s so much you can achieve—and none of it comes down to some magical force called luck.
☀️ The Perfect Day
Describe your ideal day
Waking up in a beachside cottage on a quiet, beautiful beach. A swim in the sea, a walk through the jungle, and plenty of fresh, tasty food throughout the day.
If you could sum up Tom in one word?
Industrious.
🎁 The Giftwhale Team
At Giftwhale, Matt is the mastermind behind the technology that powers the platform. From designing new features to ensuring everything runs smoothly, he’s the problem-solver, builder, and innovator working to make Giftwhale the best wishlist experience possible.
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