# Matt Tresidder

> Matt Tresidder is the CEO and co-founder of Leadr, a people development software company based near Dallas that aims to develop one million leaders. A New Zealander who came up through the sales ranks at unicorn startup Pushpay, he now runs a Series A-backed platform that gives managers tools for one-on-ones, feedback, goals, and coaching.

- **Role:** CEO and Co-Founder at Leadr
- **Organizations:** Leadr, Pushpay (former)
- **From:** New Zealand
- **Nationality:** New Zealander
- **Education:** Leadership studies, Life Leadership College, altMBA graduate, altMBA (Seth Godin), Executive program, Finance and Accounting, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- **Known for:** Grew Pushpay sales team from first US rep to 130+ people, contributing to $100M+ revenue, Co-founded Leadr and led product to 500+ customers within two years of launch, Raised $10M Series A led by Bedrock in July 2021

## Career timeline

- **2013** — Joined Pushpay as first US-based salesperson
- **2016-2018** — VP of Sales at Pushpay, leading a team of 130+
- **2018** — Leadr incorporated after Chris Heaslip's phone call
- **2019** — Co-founded Leadr; served as Chief Revenue Officer
- **2020** — Leadr platform launched publicly; HQ moved to Plano, Texas
- **2021-02** — Named Chief Executive Officer of Leadr
- **2021-07** — Closed $10M Series A led by Bedrock
- **2022** — Leadr passes 100 employees and 10K+ active users
- **2023-2024** — Launches Leadr Academy; partners with Patrick Lencioni's The Table Group

## Achievements

- Grew Pushpay sales team from first US rep to 130+ people, contributing to $100M+ revenue
- Co-founded Leadr and led product to 500+ customers within two years of launch
- Raised $10M Series A led by Bedrock in July 2021
- Featured on Tech Tribune's Best Tech Startups in Plano list (2022)
- Grew Leadr headcount past 100 employees
- Secured partnership with Patrick Lencioni's The Table Group

## Latest updates

- **2024** — Leadr named Dallas's 'Best at Values' workplace for a third consecutive year and expands its Leadr Academy and Lencioni partnership.

## Links

- Website: https://matthewtresidder.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matttresidder/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/leadrinc
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Leadrinc/

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Last updated: 2026-07-09