Helping foreign companies get business done in mainland China and Taiwan through establishment of a marketplace for interpreters and translators. Founding team member of SeekPanda (www.seekpanda.com).
Previously, seven years of energy industry experience spanning investing, financial modeling, and strategic planning. Focus was on commercial due diligence and market entry strategy. Management consultant at Bain & Company, and investment professional at Hudson Clean Energy Partners (industry specialization in solar and smart grid), as well as internships in energy venture capital and integrated oil equity research.
Education includes business and engineering degrees from the Wharton School and Stanford University. Credits Dan Yergin's "The Prize" for focusing the first part of career on energy, and one memorably chaotic business trip in China for inspiring the next part.
Native English speaker. Actively studying Mandarin.
Co-Founder & CEO @ SeekPanda is the impossibly simple way to do business in China without needing to speak Chinese. Hire the same Mandarin interpreters and translators used by global leaders in industry and government. From January 2014 to Present (2 years) Beijing City, ChinaVice President @ Deal team member for three transactions in clean energy space: two solar PV manufacturers (U.S.) and one smart grid technology vendor (Europe/China). Developed and presented investment theses in solar, energy efficiency and biomass/biofuels sectors. Structured term sheets, managed direct reports and coordinated due diligence advisors. Significant roles played in portfolio companies, including drafting of application for government financing, company rebranding / corporate communications, and development of financial planning spreadsheet models.
Formerly Senior Associate (2010) and Associate (2008). From May 2008 to June 2013 (5 years 2 months) Senior Director - Corporate & Business Development @ Secondment from Hudson Clean Energy Partners to portfolio company Silicor Materials (fka Calisolar).
Directed financial planning and budgeting for enterprise, including identification of cost savings in manufacturing process and corporate overhead. Led rebranding from Calisolar to Silicor Materials. Analyzed strategic growth opportunities throughout the solar PV value chain. Assisted with fundraising for new $600M / 16,000 MT solar silicon production facility in Mississippi. From June 2011 to July 2012 (1 year 2 months) Associate Consultant @ Staffed in Private Equity Group to support commercial due diligence for Bain's private equity clients. Responsibilities included:
-Market growth projections for B2B and B2C industries
-Market share forecasts from consumer surveys
-Monte Carlo simulations to forecast company and industry profitability
Was also co-Office Head of Bain New York's Green Team From September 2006 to May 2008 (1 year 9 months) Intern @ Researched feasibility of the London Stock Exchange's AIM as an exit opportunity for EnerTech Capital's portfolio companies From 2005 to 2006 (1 year) Greater Philadelphia AreaIntern - Integrated Oils Equity Research @ From May 2005 to August 2005 (4 months)
Master of Science (M.S.), Management Science & Engineering @ Stanford University From 2010 to 2011 Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, Marketing, Operations and Information Management @ University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School From 2002 to 2006 Matt Conger is skilled in: Financial modeling, Deal structuring, Energy market analysis, Term Sheets, Renewable Energy, Commercialization, Due Diligence, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Financial Modeling, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Portfolio Management, Cleantech, Solar Energy