A man wearing a black shirt, ripped jeans, and a black baseball cap sits on a brown leather couch, smiling and clasping his hands together. There are plants on either side of him, and a glass wall with buildings visible outside behind him. On a white coffee table in front of him, there are several stacked magazines including one titled 'OUT OF THE BOX'.

VENTURES

As an entrepreneur, MATT FAULK HAS FOUNDED as well as advised and invested in various successful ventures.

Interior of a bookshelf with books, a small crocodile figurine, a candle, and a white chair with a curved back in front.

(INVESTOR & ADVISOR)

Futuremood is an eyewear and lifestyle brand that manufactures sunglasses scientifically proven to alter your state of mind. I helped build the brand as part of BASIC® and invested alongside artists like the Chainsmokers and lil’ Yachty.

BASIC®

Close-up of a man's face wearing a blue beanie, black swim goggles, multiple silver chains, and a shiny silver jacket, with a neutral gray background.

(FOUNDER & PARTNER)

Founded and acted as CEO for 10 years prior to being acquired by CARLYLE/DEPT in 2020. BASIC® is A FORMER ADAGE AGENCY OF THE YEAR AND IS the most recognized and Webby awarded brand design agency in the world.

FUTUREMOOD

A woman sitting in a black chair with a woman standing beside her. The woman standing is wearing a black T-shirt with a graphic design in light blue and white, including the words 'A COLLECTIVE VISION' and 'LAS VEGAS, NEVADA'. The seated woman has dark hair in a bun, wearing earrings, a black T-shirt, and a bracelet, with her face turned slightly away. They are indoors, with wooden cabinets behind them and a rug on the floor.

(FOUNDER & PARTNER)

What started as an ambition to bring like minded people together, Off-Black™ has evolved into a brand, platform, and event series tailored towards music enthusiasts.

OFf-black

Two people working at desks in a modern office with large floor-to-ceiling windows showing tall buildings outside, one person wearing headphones and looking at a computer, the other person resting their chin on their hand.

(PARTNER)

DEPT® is the leading digital agency globally with over 4,000 specialists across the globe. DEPT acquired BASIC® and I became a partner and advisor within the organization.

DEPT®

A DJ is performing at a party or club, wearing a cap and a t-shirt, with a crowd of people dancing in front of him. There are smoke effects, and the background features a large logo of 'soundful'.

(INVESTOR & ADVISOR)

Soundful is an AI Music Generator platform that enables content creators and music artists to create unlimited tracks and monetize music.

SOUNDFUL

Indoor bar or lounge area with modern lighting, seating, and multiple screens displaying 'General Admission' at a venue or nightclub.

GENERAL ADMISSION

(INVESTOR)

General Admission is Las Vegas' premier sports lounge & kitchen Bringing together mouthwatering food, immersive sports entertainment, and contemporary design to become your sports destination of choice.

Two men in a business meeting, one with glasses and short hair and the other with longer hair and a beard, sitting at a table with a blurred background and a large window, with partially visible text overlay reading "trust" and ending with "will."

(ADVISOR)

Trust & Will is the easiest way to create, edit, store, and share your estate plan. Ive played the role of brand advisor since the companies inception.

TRUST & WILL