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Matt Watson

@_m_watson

Founder & CEO @useorigin - Making Money Easy
Previously Founder @ Indio (acq)

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Mint.com shut down 18 months ago. We saw a huge opportunity to bring Origin Financial DTC as millions of users were about to migrate to a new financial OS. It was a big bet for us. Our product was nowhere near ready and after 10 years building B2B products, I was

Mint.com shut down 18 months ago. We saw a huge opportunity to bring <a href="/useorigin/">Origin Financial</a> DTC as millions of users were about to migrate to a new financial OS.   

It was a big bet for us. Our product was nowhere near ready and after 10 years building B2B products, I was
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As software development costs decay, the intermediate moat is craftsmanship. Craftsmanship offers companies an ability to showcase customer focus which drives community/stickiness. Separately, craft is an incredible way to market (especially in crowded/boring fields). Linear

As software development costs decay, the intermediate moat is craftsmanship. Craftsmanship offers companies an ability to showcase customer focus which drives community/stickiness. Separately, craft is an incredible way to market (especially in crowded/boring fields). 

<a href="/linear/">Linear</a>
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My money. Your Money. Our Money. Every couple manages their money a bit differently, but every app treats them the same. So, we built one that gets how relationships actually work. Origin Financial

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"After walking through the new features myself, it might be the most useful interface I’ve come across for couples looking for an easy to use but comprehensive budgeting solution, especially since Intuit shut down budgeting powerhouse Mint last year." Awesome FORTUNE

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Similar concept for schools. The data suggests personalized AI is or will soon be the best way for children to learn. That said I'm reluctant to homeschool my kids using these tools due to the lack of socialization (plus it'd be hard for working parents). There's a huge

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Life in tech: Operators want to be investors. Investors want to be operators. Everyone wants to be post economic so they can do what they really love. And the key is to make sure you're already doing that.

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I'm looking for someone who specializes in in-app motion design to help us with a few projects at Origin Financial. Think subtle interactions, smooth transitions, and micro-animations that elevate the product experience. If you know someone great (or you are that person), hit me up!

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Customer feedback just hits different as a founder Especially when its a double dose for both of the companies you founded 🚀

Customer feedback just hits different as a founder

Especially when its a double dose for both of the companies you founded 🚀
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Great overview of Section 1033, a tremendous piece of legislation protecting consumers and providing them access to their own financial data. Matt Janiga 💥♻️ love the point that this comes at a critical time where API or not, the data will likely be accessed through

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Just forward this to prospective investors when they ask how you'll defend yourself against BigCo from copying your startup

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JPMorgan charging 3rd parties for access to consenting customers’ data is opportunistic and anti-innovation. Last year’s CFPB rule (1033) gave consumers the right to share their data freely, encouraging more consumer choice and competition. A gutted CFPB is moving to reverse

JPMorgan charging 3rd parties for access to consenting customers’ data is opportunistic and anti-innovation.

Last year’s CFPB rule (1033) gave consumers the right to share their data freely, encouraging more consumer choice and competition. A gutted CFPB is moving to reverse
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We've had a ton of success finding amazing people on X this year (👀 Kumail Nanji Kahlil Lalji), so let's try this again. We're looking for a web developer who can build a clean, high-design, high-performance site. Think elevated UX, premium feel, fast load, glass UI, and smooth