Matthias Tepel
Meet Mattias
Local Activist
San Francisco, USA
Matthias is an accomplished entrepreneur and strategic leader with a strong background in tech and venture scaling. As CEO and Co-Founder of a stealth AI startup in San Francisco, he has attracted top-tier investors, including founders from companies like Perplexity, Slack, and Miro. Prior to this, he served as CCO/CSTO and one of the first team members at TIER Mobility, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the company to a $2.5 billion valuation, overseeing strategy, marketing, partnerships, and operations while building a team of 100+ members.
Before joining TIER, Matthias gained valuable investment experience as an Associate at Global Founders Capital and honed his strategic skills as a consultant at Oliver Wyman. His career is marked by a blend of entrepreneurial drive and strategic insight, making him well-suited to lead ventures in transformative sectors like AI and mobility tech. His global experiences and adventurous spirit, developed over a year of traveling to 30 countries, enrich his leadership approach with diverse perspectives and adaptability.
Through Capacity.eco, he connects with like-minded organizations and investors, fostering ventures that integrate biodiversity-focused approaches within the rapidly evolving tech landscape. His blend of technical leadership and a commitment to sustainability positions him as a champion of projects that drive both economic and environmental value.
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About:
Matthias is an innovative leader and entrepreneur in the AI and tech sectors, currently serving as CEO and Co-Founder of a stealth AI startup in San Francisco. Backed by leading investors and founders from companies like Slack, Miro, and Perplexity, Matthias focuses on building transformative solutions that bridge technology with meaningful impact. Previously, he played a crucial role in TIER Mobility’s growth, where, as CCO/CSTO and an early team member, he scaled the company to a $2.5 billion valuation, guiding strategy, marketing, partnerships, and team expansion.
Earlier in his career, Matthias gained investment experience at Global Founders Capital and strategic insights as a consultant with Oliver Wyman. His dedication to environmental and biodiversity issues led him to join Capacity.eco, where he aims to support projects that align technological innovation with ecological impact.