What is the name of your organization? Kirkland Analytics

What is your name? Matt Rose

What is your role in the organization? CEO

When did you pitch at First Look Forum? Fall 2014 (Overall winner out of 60 applicants!)

How has your business grown (financially & otherwise) since you presented at First Look Forum?   Raised convertible note.   Opened a new office.   Was able to secure our technical talent, hire a sales and marketing team, and received great publicity; including a feature article in GeekWire.

What is the most valuable lesson you learned from participating in First Look Forum? Learning how to capture an audience with our story.  We previously gave engineering focused lectures that didn’t generate too much buzz.

What advice would you give to future First Look Forum applicants? Work with your mentors to refine your pitch deck, practice, practice, practice – it is time well invested.

What is your Twitter handle? @mattTrose