Matt Doughty is the CEO and co-founder of Prefactor, a devtech and cybersecurity startup on a mission to simplify how engineers tackle authentication and user management. With 15 years of sales and post-sales leadership—six of those spent scaling revenue at Procore Technologies—Matt has driven over 35 million dollars in global markets across North America, Europe and APAC. Backed by Antler VC in late 2024, Prefactor has just launched its closed beta, secured its first two customers and is gearing up for an open-access release and pre-seed raise later this year.

When he’s not rethinking the basics of identity solutions, Matt can be found chasing after his two young boys on outdoor adventures or recharging with a good cup of coffee. He brings the same honest insight and conviction to startup life—balancing long-term vision, real-time market feedback and the everyday chaos of family—making him a thoughtful guide for anyone building in high-trust, high-stakes spaces.