Matt Kirmayer

Matt Kirmayer serves as an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Integrated Innovation Institute, leveraging 25+ years of experience representing technology startups and investors across Silicon Valley and the East Coast. He functions as outside general counsel for emerging companies navigating formation, financing, and exit strategies.

His academic credentials include:

• L.L.M. in Corporate and Securities Law, New York University School of Law
• J.D., Rutgers University School of Law
• Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric and Communication, State University of New York at Albany

Specializing in high-growth sectors including artificial intelligence, digital media, and life sciences, Kirmayer's expertise spans venture capital financings, securities offerings, and operational legal frameworks for startups. His interdisciplinary approach bridges legal strategy with technological innovation through courses like Legal Issues in New Venture Creation.

Beyond academia, Kirmayer actively advances entrepreneurial ecosystems through advisory roles at Astia (promoting gender equality in venture capital), mentorship at UC Berkeley's Lester Center for Entrepreneurship, and SkyDeck accelerator advising. His practice reflects deep integration between corporate law and emerging technology commercialization.