Matthew Bredehoft

Senior Product Manager | Digital Media & VR/AR Platforms

I thrive in chaos. 15+ years building digital experiences that users love, from media platforms to VR gaming.

$12M+ revenue impact • 60% support reduction • 200% community growth

About Me

Matthew Bredehoft professional headshot
18+
Years Experience
$12M+
Revenue Impact
4.3/5
User Satisfaction
15+
Products Shipped
60%
Support Reduction
50+
Team Size

Senior Product Manager & Technical Leader

I specialize in transforming complex technical challenges into successful products that users love. With 18+ years building digital experiences across media, gaming, and enterprise platforms, I bring a unique blend of technical depth and user-focused strategy.

My approach combines data-driven decision making with collaborative leadership. I work closely with engineering teams to break down complex requirements, partner with design to create intuitive experiences, and align stakeholders around clear, executable roadmaps that deliver measurable results.

Ready to build something amazing together?

Let's discuss how I can help your team ship products that users actually want to use.

Product Strategy & Roadmapping

Expert in Unity VR, React/Next.js, and cross-platform development. Proven track record from startup to enterprise scale.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Led teams of 50+ across engineering, design, and marketing. Specialized in agile methodologies and stakeholder alignment.

User Research & Analytics

Data-driven approach using A/B testing, user interviews, and behavioral analytics to drive product decisions.

Let's Build Something Great

Whether you're scaling a startup, modernizing enterprise platforms, or exploring new technologies like VR/AR, I bring the experience and collaborative approach to help your team succeed.

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How I Do Product Management

My systematic approach to PM: discovery, planning, execution, measurement, and AI integration. Each section shows my specific processes and frameworks.

Experience

Synapse Studios

Senior Product Manager

2022 - Present

Synapse Studios

Tucson, Arizona

Blackthorn.io

Product Manager

2021

Blackthorn.io

Remote

Informa Exhibitions

Product Manager - MarkitMakr Platform

2017 - 2021

Informa Exhibitions

Fort Collins, Colorado

Key Achievements

$12M+
Revenue Impact
60%
Support Reduction
40%
Retention Increase

Education

University of Denver

University of Denver

BA, Digital Media Studies, Business

2004 - 2008

What People Say

Recommendations from colleagues and collaborators

Brian Yelle

Senior Developer at Informa Exhibitions

April 13, 2021

"In short, Matt is a problem solver. I've worked with him while his role was that of a project manager and product manager. He was excellent at getting to the essence of what customers wanted and then identifying whether current technologies could be used to meet that need or custom development was required. If development was required Matt provided concise direction that allowed the development team to progress quickly. It would be a pleasure to work with Matt again."

Rocky Landsverk

Marketing & Content Director

November 29, 2016

"Matt is a great person to have on the team. He's digitally fluent in virtually all categories, but in particular in video. He learns quickly and executes flawlessly. He's also a pleasure to work with."

Garrett Evans

Brand Strategist at OTT HydroMet

November 18, 2016

"I really like Matt's sense of humor, but it's his ability to seize opportunities and produce results, despite how many hurdles may be in the way, that makes him a pleasure to have worked with. He and I formed a great team, and we brought current, modern, and on-trend strategies to the table. I was always impressed with Matt's knowledge of the industry, it's technologies, and how to leverage today's tools in innovative ways."

Video strategist, Director, Producer

Winter Thielen

Founder & Digital Learning Solutions Architect

January 27, 2016

"I've had the pleasure of working with Matt over the last two years as Product Managers. Not only is he genuinely fun to be around and work with, but his work ethic and drive to make an impact motives all of those around him. His extensive experience in the digital space and his knowledge around all aspects of video made Matt a crucial asset on the Digital team. He was a leader for those product lines and spearheaded initiatives that positively impacted the bottom line. If you ever need a video product manager I would highly recommend convincing Matt to come work for you!"

Featured Projects

MFR VR Platform

Led product strategy pivot from single-player to community-driven platform

Key Results

40% retention boost200+ community mods18-month extension

Technologies

Unity VRC# SDKCommunity Tools

F-List Platform Rebuild

Complete platform rebuild with GitHub-style transparent moderation system

Key Results

60% ticket reduction90% trust score50% workload decrease

Technologies

ReactNode.jsWebSocket

Scheduler X Media Platform

AI-optimized media planning platform for $12M revenue segment

Key Results

$12M+ revenue25% engagement boost30% faster cycles

Technologies

ReactPythonPostgreSQL

Ready to Build Something Great?

Let's discuss how I can help your team create products that users love.

Tools & Technologies

My comprehensive PM toolkit spanning 34+ tools across 9 categories

Project Management

Planning, tracking, and collaboration

JiraLinearCodaConfluence

Design & Prototyping

User research and design workflows

FigmaMiroPageflowsMobbinSnagit

Analytics & Monitoring

Data-driven decision making

DataDogPostHogUsability HubUserCrowd

AI & Development

AI-assisted development and coding

ChatGPTClaudeGeminiGrokv0CoPilotGitHub

Communication & Productivity

Team coordination and documentation

SlackTeamsGoogle SuiteGoogle Docs

Automation & Workflows

Process automation and infrastructure

Zapiern8nCloudflare

User Research

Understanding user behavior and needs

Tool MazeUsability HubPageflowsUserCrowd

Game Development

3D modeling, animation, and immersive experience development

Unreal EngineBlenderMaya

VR Hardware

Hands-on experience with leading VR platforms

Oculus QuestValve Index

Always Learning

I stay current with emerging tools and technologies, constantly evaluating new solutions that can improve our product development process and user experience.

Get In Touch

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Core Expertise

Unity VR DevelopmentGaming Community ManagementCross-Platform GamingVR/AR Product StrategyPlayer Experience DesignModding & UGC Platforms