About Me.
I’m Matt Armson, a leader, speaker, and author passionate about helping organizations find balance between the heart and mind of leadership. Over the past two decades, I’ve built and led global commercial teams in the life sciences and agbio sectors, consistently delivering growth while guiding companies through mergers, private equity transitions, and strategic transformations. My philosophy is rooted in servant leadership. By putting people first, we never lose sight of operational excellence. I believe the strongest leaders are like bridges: thoughtfully built to withstand pressure, connect people, and carry organizations forward.
Today, I share that perspective through my book Bridging the Heart-Mind Gap, workshops, and speaking engagements. My work equips leaders with practical tools and frameworks to strengthen communication, inspire trust, and navigate complexity without losing sight of their values. Whether on stage, in the boardroom, or through one-on-one coaching, my mission is to help leaders create sustainable success by balancing empathy with execution.
Education
2024-2025
Chief Revenue Officer Executive Program
Wharton School of Business
The Wharton Chief Revenue Officer Program is a nine-month executive program designed to help senior leaders master the end-to-end revenue cycle. Participants complete 19 weeks of core online modules, 16 weeks of short courses, live faculty sessions, and a capstone project, with an optional on-campus immersion. The curriculum blends strategy, sales leadership, marketing, finance, and operations to prepare executives for driving sustainable revenue growth across global organizations. Graduates receive a Wharton digital certificate and can apply credits toward the Wharton General Management Program.
2010 - 2012
M.S. Biotechnology
University of Wisconsin - Madison
The Master of Science in Biotechnology at UW–Madison is a two-year professional program designed for working scientists and professionals. Offered in a hybrid format with evening and weekend classes, the program combines science, business, law, and regulatory coursework to prepare graduates for leadership roles in the biotechnology industry. Students gain interdisciplinary skills in commercialization, intellectual property, quality assurance, and product development while applying knowledge through real-world projects.
2005 - 2008
B.S. Genetics/Natural Science
University of Wisconsin - Madison
The Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Genomics at UW–Madison provides a foundation in understanding how genetic material functions at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and population levels. The program integrates core coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and statistics with specialized study in areas such as human genetics, plant genetics, cancer biology, and epigenetics. Students engage in hands-on laboratory research and independent projects, developing strong analytical and problem-solving skills to prepare for careers in research, healthcare, agriculture, and biotechnology.
LEADERSHIP SERVICES & WORKSHOPS
$250/hour
$650/Participant
$150/hour
UPCOMING SESSIONS
FEATURED LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Through my leadership blog, I share insights and strategies to help leaders and employees at all levels enhance their abilities. This platform serves as a resource for ongoing leadership development and discourse.
Explore engaging videos that illuminate contemporary leadership challenges, book writing, music, and coaching.
Tune into discussions with seasoned leaders as we dive into effective leadership practices, personal experiences, and valuable lessons learned on the path to success.
