Co-Founder / Engineering
Matt is the creator and lead developer of Giftwhale, shaping the platform's technology and ensuring a seamless experience for users. With a passion for clean code and intuitive design, he continually improves Giftwhale, adding new features and optimising performance. Beyond development, Matt has a keen interest in user experience, product strategy, and automation. When he's not working on Giftwhale, you'll find him lifting weights, exploring new tech, or enjoying time with his family.
Get to know Matt, the technical powerhouse behind Giftwhale. Learn about his journey, his approach to development, and what drives him forward.
Matt shares his thoughts on web development, product design, and the future of online gift-giving. Check out his latest articles below.
To stay on top of birthdays all year, record each date once, keep gift ideas in one place, and add to them gradually. A single system removes the need for memory, last-minute reminders, or rushed shopping.
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In 2025, Giftwhale grew 30% YoY, with over 50% more items added than 2024. Families keep returning for birthdays, Christmas and Secret Santa. With a 4.9/5 review score, Giftwhale enters 2026 focused on trust and refinement.
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Giving Christmas gifts shouldn't be hard or stressful. In this post, we look at how making and sharing family wish lists with Giftwhale can make the holidays easy, happy, and fun. It can also help you feel more connected to your family.
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Giving feels good for a reason. In this post, I explore the psychology behind gift-giving - why it boosts happiness, strengthens relationships, and makes us feel more connected. The science of generosity might surprise you.
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The best wish list apps in 2025 make adding, sharing, and reserving gifts easy. Whether for Secret Santa, family gifting, or personal use, the right choice balances convenience, security, and extras like AI recommendations.
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Anti-wish lists, where people share items they don’t want, aim to reduce waste but may limit festive joy. Traditional wish lists, like Giftwhale's, offer a more thoughtful approach, ensuring gifts are appreciated and meaningful for everyone.
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Create your account and see how Giftwhale makes the gifting and donation process so intuitive.
