The Gutcheck Team

Our leadership

Matt Warta

Chief Executive Officer

Matt has been a mainstay in the entrepreneurial community over the past 15 years co-founding 2 companies and funding dozens of others as a venture capitalist.

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Renee Smith

Chief Research Officer

Renee has 25+ years experience conducting research into why people do what they do — first as a journalist, then as an academic, and for the last 15 years as a market research professional. Most recently, Renee worked on innovation and re-inventing research solutions as Chief Research Officer at Kantar.

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Shawn Vaughn

EVP of Sales and Client Services

Shawn has spent the past decade plus helping hundreds of clients apply smart research to critical business objectives. He’s a great believer in the powerful combination of high-quality product and outstanding service.

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Candace Dale

VP of Business Operations & Strategy

Candace brings GutCheck 10 years of consulting experience focused on improving operations to drive customer experience. Bringing together cross-functional teams energizes her on a daily basis.

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Hull McKinnon

Chief Financial Officer

Hull has 25 years of experience in finance as an inside operator, venture investor, and board member in a host of high growth companies; operationally leading companies, directing investments and managing complex financial operations.