operating partner
Dominique Aubry is an Operating Partner at Matr Ventures, bringing over 20 years of experience in the startup, accelerator, and product spaces to drive growth in deep tech. A strategic leader with a track record of fostering partnerships, securing funding, and designing operational systems, she excels at accelerating transformative change and supporting venture capital initiatives.
Dominique has worked with top institutions and accelerators such as MIT, Harvard iLab, MassChallenge, Techstars, and Stacks Foundation Accelerator. She has trained thousands of entrepreneurs in Lean Startup methodology and mentored future leaders, helping them unlock their full potential.
Her leadership extends to expanding institutional boards, designing operating systems, and guiding interns and fellows for the Mayor’s Office. Dominique has a knack for aligning sustainability, business priorities, and innovation to drive results.
Previously, as Managing Director at Blackbird Collective, she led initiatives to boost revenue and retention, while securing funding, including $1.2M for an IoT platform. With her deep expertise in both technical and operational aspects of the startup ecosystem, Dominique continues to drive impactful initiatives at Matr Ventures and beyond.