Testimonials

"Matan brings a rare combination of deep life sciences knowledge and strong UX design expertise, a combination that's genuinely hard to find...It was also refreshing to collaborate with Matan because he had a rare ability to be direct but kind (there was no guessing what he was thinking), and he actively solicited feedback at every opportunity to both improve on the project outcomes, and also to expand his (and his team’s) skills. "

Shiz Aoki - Co-Founder & CEO @BioRender

"Matan brings a rare combination of deep life sciences knowledge and strong UX design expertise, a combination that's genuinely hard to find...It was also refreshing to collaborate with Matan because he had a rare ability to be direct but kind (there was no guessing what he was thinking), and he actively solicited feedback at every opportunity to both improve on the project outcomes, and also to expand his (and his team’s) skills. "

Marin Licina - Partner @Gradient (Google's AI VC)

"When my fund Gradient (Google’s AI VC) backed BenchSci, I got to work closely with and mentor Matan. His leadership and adaptability were crucial to BenchSci’s success and growth. He built and scaled the design team as the startup rapidly grew from 20 to 300+ employees. All while keeping UX at the core of the company’s strategy. And through it all, he executed at startup speed, delivering human-centered AI products that mattered. If I were running a high-growth AI company today, I’d hire Matan in a heartbeat. I just might one day."

Marin Licina - Partner @Gradient (Google's AI VC)

"I’ve worked on and off with Matan for over 6 years at BenchSci. As we scaled from a ~15 person startup to a company of ~350, he grew as well from the only product designer to a leader within the team. Matan is very collaborative - a true team player who involves other team members throughout the design phase from ideation to delivery. He believes that great ideas, and important feedback can come from product, engineering, SME’s, and converges on the most valuable insights. He develops a strong understanding of user needs through UXR, and has a high standard for good design - he won't settle for half-assed work. He’s great at taking in criticisms and concerns, and even under pressure, he finds a way to distill the most critical components from the design so that we can hit our deadlines."

Steph Prezioso - Principal PM @BenchSci

"One of Matan’s biggest strengths is his ability to bring stakeholders with very different perspectives together. He has a talent for navigating competing priorities and aligning people on a shared design vision, especially in situations that are full of uncertainty. His thoughtful approach and clear communication style made an impact on the broader product organization. Matan would be a valuable addition to any team looking for a designer who not only thrives in complexity but can also unite people and move great ideas forward."

Julie Xu - PM @BenchSci

"If you've worked with Matan, he's almost certainly asked you for feedback. He is constantly seeking ways to improve his craft and communication to drive greater impact at work. That spirit is infectious, and quickly spread to a team of like-minded designers that Matan regularly supported, mentored, and grew alongside. He always made time to share his deep knowledge of our users and product, and continuously adapted the team processes as we scaled. Matan tackled many challenges head-on as BenchSci's first designer. He laid the foundation for BenchSci's design system, regularly advocated for usability issues, and incorporated user research throughout the design process. But, it was how he showed up to work every day, and his appetite for improvement that helped create a strong culture among designers at BenchSci."

Jeremy Seath - Product Director @BenchSci

"If you've worked with Matan, he's almost certainly asked you for feedback. He is constantly seeking ways to improve his craft and communication to drive greater impact at work. That spirit is infectious, and quickly spread to a team of like-minded designers that Matan regularly supported, mentored, and grew alongside. He always made time to share his deep knowledge of our users and product, and continuously adapted the team processes as we scaled. Matan tackled many challenges head-on as BenchSci's first designer. He laid the foundation for BenchSci's design system, regularly advocated for usability issues, and incorporated user research throughout the design process. But, it was how he showed up to work every day, and his appetite for improvement that helped create a strong culture among designers at BenchSci."

Jeremy Seath - Product Director @BenchSci

"Matan is both a great person and an exceptional design leader. Thoughtful and meticulous, he considers every detail, resulting in highly usable and clean designs. He approaches his work with a calm and levelheaded demeanor, always remaining composed, and anchoring teams with his steadying influence. Combined with his deep knowledge of user experience (and, for relevant products, biology), this makes him an incredibly valuable team member."

Simon Smith - CMO @BenchSci

"Matan is both a great person and an exceptional design leader. Thoughtful and meticulous, he considers every detail, resulting in highly usable and clean designs. He approaches his work with a calm and levelheaded demeanor, always remaining composed, and anchoring teams with his steadying influence. Combined with his deep knowledge of user experience (and, for relevant products, biology), this makes him an incredibly valuable team member."

Simon Smith - CMO @BenchSci

"Matan has impressed our team with his tenacious work ethic, as well as his ability to quickly absorb knowledge and skills specific to the project. His keen eye for detail has helped shape a seamless user experience in navigating complex 3D anatomical structures, and are applied cross-platform from web/mobile interfaces to VR immersive experiences."

Albert Fung - Team Lead @TVASurg

"Matan has impressed our team with his tenacious work ethic, as well as his ability to quickly absorb knowledge and skills specific to the project. His keen eye for detail has helped shape a seamless user experience in navigating complex 3D anatomical structures, and are applied cross-platform from web/mobile interfaces to VR immersive experiences."

Albert Fung - Team Lead @TVASurg

"I can assert with confidence that he possesses remarkable talent in both design and leadership. Matan's true passion lies in the realm of design, and one of his notable strengths is his adeptness at bringing together cross-functional teams. His utilization of remote design tools to foster collaboration and drive consensus is truly impressive."

Ranjit Abbadasari - Director of Design @BenchSci

"Matan’s growth mindset, range of skills and dedication to duty are truly impressive. In the years that we have been associated, he’s constantly impressed me with the breadth of his design expertise and the depth of his subject matter knowledge. His work in getting a complex de novo product successfully launched into market (in his first role, no less) is a truly impressive and noteworthy achievement."

Brad Suisham - @Realized Design