Hi, I live in Minneapolis and work at a health startup (here's my professional profile: www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmj). I love to exercise, eat delicious food with friends, and dive deep into conversation.

I've previously participated in the sharing economy as a driver and passenger for Lyft (helped Lyft launch in Minneapolis), as an Airbnb guest, and as a co-creator of a food-sharing community in Minneapolis called Dishcourse.

My career has been broad, spanning finance, retail, manufacturing, health, non-profits, and startups. I love to approach problems in a unique way and draw on my variety of experiences to mentor and coach others in the community.

PS - I'm an ENFP and my twitter and snap are both @matthewmj

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to meet people, share stories, and explore different cultures. I've previously participated in sharing economy startups and I'm excited to contribute to the couchsurfing community!

Interests

Exercise, food, wine, beer, dancing, and great conversation.

• books
• dancing
• dining
• wine
• beer
• fitness
• exercise
• yoga
• coach
• socializing
• drawing
• coding

Music, Movies, and Books

I like music, movies, and books that connect me with the experiences of others, especially their stories and emotions.

At the moment I have Emily Wells on repeat, especially her new album, Promise.

I love character driven movies and one of my recent favorites is The Revenant.

I really enjoy the book Reclaiming Conversation.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Equipping young women with the superpower of coding.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm an open book. I like to share from my experiences raising a family, starting a non-profit, helping the community, and working at large and small companies to make a difference in the world. And I will soak up all the learning you can throw my way!

What I Can Share with Hosts

A love for food, wine, and great conversation. I also like to exercise in a group format and am constantly exploring new fitness formats (yoga, spinning, body pump, circuit training, etc.). A few of my local fitness places are Core Power Yoga, Alchemy, The Shed Fitness, and The Firm.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Germany, Russian Federation

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States