Summary
Matt Elliott is a software entrepreneur and builder with 12 years of experience who co-founded Communal, an all-in-one software platform helping 250+ non-profits improve efficiency, revenue, and volunteer engagement. Based in Calgary, he blends hands-on full-stack development with product leadership, previously shipping web systems at Benevity and client-facing responsive platforms at Critical Mass. He has a track record of founding and scaling mission-driven ventures—from outdoor discovery with Natrivia to revenue-generating web properties at Prestige Revenue—bringing both startup grit and operational discipline. Comfortable leading teams and shipping production software, Matt focuses on creating tools that directly empower other builders and mission organizations. His Computer Science degree from the University of Calgary underpins a pragmatic approach to engineering that favors impact and sustainability over novelty. Notably, he pairs commercial success with a clear social mission: making technology measurably useful for nonprofits and community-focused projects.
12 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science at University of Calgary
English