Matt Pritzker is the founder and CEO of the Matthew Pritzker Company (MPC), a private investment firm that invests in a variety of industries, including technology, media, consumer & retail, green energy, and real estate. MPC is known for its long-term investment approach and its focus on working with entrepreneurs and management teams who prioritize building lasting value. Pritzker started his career as a teenager, interning at several family companies. After graduating from college, he worked in investment banking before founding MPC in 2008. Under Pritzker's leadership, MPC has invested in a number of successful companies, including SpaceX, Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea, Cameo, and Grab. Pritzker is also a director of State Street Pictures, the production company behind the hit film "Barbershop" and its sequel. Pritzker is a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation. He is also supports a number of causes related to education and healthcare.