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JoN-matthew
W.Hopkins
Musician - Tech Enthusiast - Connector
Jon-Matthew Hopkins is a passionate technology and entertainment executive, accomplished musician, and early-stage investor with deep experience across music, sports, and media.
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As Chief of Staff to the Chief Marketing Officer at Warner Music Group, Jon-Matthew drives cross-functional alignment across marketing, creative, and artist strategy teams, and supports the CMO in developing strengthening organizational planning and performance measurement across the globe. Jon-Matthew also plays a key role in integrating new AI technologies and data-driven approaches to enhance creativity, audience engagement, and business impact across the global marketing organization.
A committed investor and supporter of the entrepreneurial community, Jon-Matthew also served as Chief of Staff at MASTRY Inc., an investment firm managed by Rudy Cline-Thomas and 4x NBA Champion Andre Iguodala. There, he evaluated new investment opportunities across consumer and enterprise tech, sports, and media—leading eight-figure fundraising rounds for professional soccer club Leeds United and supporting investments in companies such as Athletes First, Marqeta, and more.
Previously, Jon-Matthew served as a Senior Product Manager at Apple, where he led engineering teams to develop innovative software solutions within Apple’s Advertising platform ecosystem. He also managed the operational launches of major products such as the M1 Apple Mac lineup and various Apple Home and accessories initiatives.
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Jon-Matthew is also a passionate supporter of underrepresented founders and has personally invested in several consumer-focused startups serving communities of color, including The Gathering Spot (acquired), Squire, among others.
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Music remains Jon-Matthew’s first love. An accomplished drummer and percussionist, he has performed with Grammy-nominated R&B artist Raheem DeVaughn and numerous acts worldwide. In 2015 and 2017, he toured internationally with the New York Harlem Singers, performing at premier venues across Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Seoul.
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In 2016, Jon-Matthew was selected as an Associate Member of the Recording Academy (The Grammys) and continues to support creative collectives around the country.
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Jon-Matthew is based in New York City and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Georgetown University and an MBA from Columbia Business School.