Matthew Leon

CEO

New York, New York, United States14 yrs 11 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in recruiting for tech and trading sectors.
  • Strong network across US, Europe, UAE, and Asia.
  • Proven track record in venture capital and mentorship.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Trading recruitment expert with a focus on technology-driven solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technical RecruitingTrading SystemsVenture CapitalProfessional MentoringStrategic PartnershipsBusiness DevelopmentEnterprise SoftwareSales Force DevelopmentGo-to-market Strategy

Other Skills

AdaptabilityAgentforceBiotechnologyBlockchainBusiness StrategyC++Client RelationsCold CallingCommunicationConsultingContinuous ImprovementContract NegotiationContract RecruitmentCrypto FundsCryptocurrency

About

Trading & Technology Headhunter working primarily with Tech Start-ups, Systematic Hedge Funds, HFTs, FinTechs, Blockchain, and Life Science companies. Focus on Tech / Trading / Research / Sales / GenAI / VC-backed start-ups. Whether it’s quant finance, core ML infrastructure, or experimental AI labs — I work where top technical talent is needed most. Most searches are across the US and Europe, with additional coverage in the UAE and Asia, supported from our Dubai, UK, and NY offices.

Experience

Durlston partners

Director, Tech/AI & Trading

Sep 2025Present · 6 mos · New York, New York, United States · On-site

  • At Durlston Partners, I build and scale high-performing trading, technology, and research teams across the US, UK, EMEA (including UAE), and APAC.
  • I partner with hedge funds and proprietary trading firms across a broad range of strategies, such as Quantitative Strategies (incl. HFT), Discretionary Trading, Global Macro and Commodities exposures, as well as AI/ML-driven research. I also work with leading FinTech, Blockchain, and AI-driven companies, recruiting top talent in sales, engineering, and research, from emerging start-ups to global market leaders.
  • Typical profiles include:
  • Portfolio Managers
  • Systematic Quants & Traders
  • Quant Engineers & Strategists
  • Low Latency & Backend Engineers (C++ / Java / Full Stack)
  • ML & Deep Learning Engineers/Researchers
  • FPGA & SRE Specialists
  • Sales/Client Relations
  • Always happy to share insights on who’s hiring, comp trends, and market shifts across major hubs, including London, New York, Chicago, Hong Kong, Sydney, and Dubai.
  • Reach out for a confidential chat: matt@durlstonpartners.com
  • Services: Recruitment | Business Development | Advisory
CryptocurrencyHedge FundsElectronic Trading SystemsTrading SystemsCrypto FundsBlockchain+12

Third republic

Business Lead

Apr 2025Sep 2025 · 5 mos · New York, New York · On-site

  • Enriching Salesforce customers with access to a unique set of Salesforce CRM+Data AI skills
  • Lower cost of running Salesforce with reduced rates
  • Bring innovation into your business with access to top SMEs spanning the Salesforce ecosystem:
  • CRM: Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Commerce Cloud, SFI Cloud, Revenue Cloud, MuleSoft, Slack + integrated technologies such as Copado and nCino
  • Data: Health Cloud, Data Cloud, Agentforce, Tableau + integrated technologies such as Data Bricks, Snowflake, AWS, and Google
  • AI: Einstein
  • A network of 12,000 elite developers, admins, QAs, PMs and architects
  • High-quality talent. Available on-demand. At low cost.
  • Onshore, Nearshore, or Offshore
Enterprise SoftwareBiotechnologyProfessional ServicesSales Force DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipHealth Cloud+2

Biotech partners

Junior Partner

Feb 2024Apr 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos · New York, New York, United States

  • Contract Research and Biotech focused Executive Search Firm with expertise in supporting Life Sciences companies with talent acquisition and laser-focused search expertise.
  • Providing:
  • Go-to-market strategies
  • Mentorship
  • Project Resourcing
Go-to-Market StrategyClient RelationsBusiness DevelopmentContract NegotiationConsultingBusiness Strategy+2

Indiebio

Mentor

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · New York, New York, United States · On-site

  • IndieBio is the world's leading early-stage life sciences startup development program. It is a program of SOSV, a global venture capital firm providing multi-stage investment to support big ideas.
Professional MentoringVenture CapitalVenture FinancingLeadershipGo-to-Market Strategy

Golden thread technology

Director, Head of Strategic Alliances

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · Remote

  • Investor/Strategic Partnerships/Device Adoption* Advisory Role
  • Establishing and nurturing long-term relationships with industry partners, athletics (professional, collegiate, and K-12 programs), and the military to expand the device's reach and impact.
  • Protected by several patents: DNA-Anchored AI/ML Platform Providing Personalized Injury Risk Reduction Guidance providing data-driven real-time personalized context-specific choices around nutrition, training, playing strategies)
  • Several Gene Variants identified that increase concussion risk and several that lower concussion risks.
Working with InvestorsStrategic PartnershipsNetworkingSports ManagementSponsorship ActivationBusiness Strategy+1

Howard-sloan search

2 roles

Senior Consultant

Jan 2023Feb 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

Go-to-Market StrategyBusiness DevelopmentRecruitingConsultingBusiness Strategy

Senior Search Consultant

May 2021Jan 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

Go-to-Market Strategy

Biotech partners

Director, Life Science Talent Acquisition

Feb 2019May 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Charlotte, North Carolina Area

  • Curing people problems by connecting executives with top tier clients in the life science research industry, supporting pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations (CROs) and novel biotechnology companies.
  • ~Contract Negotiations
  • ~Advise candidates of new roles, manages the interview process.
  • ~Advise clients on strategic hires.
  • ~Permanent Placement, Direct Hire, and Contract-to-Hire recruitment.
  • ~Connect with KOLs in the life sciences.
  • ~Full cycle sourcing and recruiting of Life Science Executives
  • ~Direct Interaction with CEO, VP, Sr. Directors for feedback on candidates and In-take calls.

Puckmasters hockey training center

Hockey Coach

Oct 2018Dec 2018 · 2 mos · Greater Detroit Area

  • Part-time role while playing professional hockey
  • ~Organize and conduct individual and small group lessons
  • ~Provide consultation regarding individual's performance
  • ~Design and execute player developmental schedule
  • ~Assist in player marketing and advancement

Southern professional hockey league

Professional Hockey Player

Sep 2017Jan 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

Heartland hockey camp

Director of Goaltending

Jun 2017Feb 2024 · 6 yrs 8 mos

  • Seasonal work running a wide range of camps, accommodating kids anywhere from 7-18 years old:
  • ~Plan and manage 2 workouts a day, 4 hours of ice time, 1 hour of classroom (mental/life coaching and
  • instructional video sessions), yoga,
  • and off-ice power shooting.
  • ~Create skeleton for 5 different topics throughout the week and implement relevant drills.
  • ~Lead assistant coaches with planning and collaboration activities.

Suny geneseo

2 roles

Development Assistant for the Department of College Advancement

Oct 2015May 2016 · 7 mos

  • Student caller for SUNY Geneseo's Department of College Advancement
  • Responsible for calling alumni and parents to maintain good relations with the college
  • Encourage donations to the Annual Fund to provide scholarships, research grants, travel grants, etc., to current and future students.
  • Worked extensively with SmartCall

Student Athlete

Aug 2013Jul 2017 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Lululemon

Educator

Jul 2013Sep 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos · Charlotte, North Carolina Area

  • ~Responsible for promoting and branding the lululemon athletica culture and philosophy via guerilla marketing.
  • ~Responsible for raising the overall level of health in the Charlotte community on a "grass roots" level via networking and travelling to various exercise classes (yoga, boxing, barre, crossfit, etc.).
  • ~Provided world-class education about products, events, and brand while creating exceptional
  • customer service.
  • ~Processed payments, refunds and exchanges while ensuring stock replenishment in work areas.
  • ~Received and organized product creating a story and a visual appeal for guests

Boswell construction

Construction Laborer

Apr 2011Jun 2013 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Los Angeles County, California, United States

  • Summer job while training in LA for upcoming hockey season
  • ~Assisted in the construction of $2,000,000 plus homes, schools, and offices in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and Hollywood.
  • ~Provided manual labor as to digging holes and ditches with shovel and other power tools
  • ~Cleaned and prepared construction sites to eliminate possible hazardous materials
  • ~Framed houses, installed roof structures, and single-handedly dug pools.

Education

SUNY Geneseo

Bachelor's degree — Psychology Major; Communication and Geography Minor

Jan 2013Jan 2017

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