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Matt Watson

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Matt Watson

@_M_Watson

Founder & CEO @useorigin - Making Money Easy Previously Founder @ Indio (acq)

Boston

useorigin.com

Joined September 2020

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Matt Watson
@_M_Watson
Sep 9, 2025
Financial advice has been broken for decades. We just fixed it. @useorigin is now the first AI financial advisor regulated by the SEC. * 95%+ cheaper than traditional advisors * Always-on, context-aware * Available to everyone The future of money is here. Check it out and let
Origin Financial
@useorigin
Sep 9, 2025
Bad financial advice has existed for ages. Origin’s AI Advisor changes that.
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Matt Watson
@_M_Watson
Jun 20, 2024
AI & the future of fintech. In the near future, everyone will have their own AI personal wealth manager. We’re working on three big opportunities @useorigin that are being unlocked by AI in financial services: 1) Making expert advice widely accessible Getting expert, tailored
Matt Watson
@_M_Watson
Sep 5, 2024
Welcome to the future of wealth management. Today @useorigin is expanding far beyond our roots in spending & budgeting. We’re bringing complete wealth management to everyone. We’re rolling out new tools to deliver the only platform you need to actively build wealth, including a
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Matt Watson
@_M_Watson
Jun 25, 2024
The #1 reason why people use Origin: Managing their spending. When Mint shut down in March, we saw countless Mint users signing up for Origin, seeking out an alternative. Our product team wanted to understand the needs of our members, so we sat down with countless individuals,
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Matt Watson
@_M_Watson
Aug 30, 2021
1/ I’m thrilled to announce that @useorigin has raised $56 million in Series B funding, led by @dickc’s and @adambain’s @01Advisors, @lachygroom, and General Catalyst (@gcvp), with participation from existing investors @foundersfund, @felicis, and @AbstractVC.
Matt Watson
@_M_Watson
Jul 12, 2024
A lot of fundraising advice comes from VCs. Some of it is good, but it misses the founder perspective. So here’s my playbook for founders looking to raise for the first time: (This comes from 6+ fundraises and over $100MM in capital raised directly and a few more hundred
Matt Watson
@_M_Watson
Sep 27, 2024
I believe we’re building the best money management tool. But don’t take my word for it. Here’s what others are saying about @useorigin: “I tried out eight finance apps and settled on @useorigin. I’m basically an 80 year-old grandma, with no patience for technology unless it’s
Matt Watson
@_M_Watson
Apr 25, 2024
The next personal finance app doesn't look like @mint, @Wealthfront or @turbotax. It looks like all of them in one. (1/3)
Origin Financial
@useorigin
Apr 25, 2024
Most people think estate planning is for the ultra-rich, but it doesn't have to be. We built a modern, affordable way to create a trust or will within our all-in-one money management platform. Excited to share w/@Nasdaq that estate planning is live on Origin nationwide! 🧵 1/6
Matt Watson
@_M_Watson
Aug 19, 2024
Excited to share that @useorigin & @TheMint_vc are hosting a Fireside Chat + Happy Hour in SF on September 10! @pitdesi and I are pumped to share more about what we're working on and bring folks together to connect and collaborate. RSVP here:
Fintech Fireside Chat and Happy Hour hosted by Origin and Sheel Mohnot + The Mint VC · Luma
From luma.com
Matt Watson
@_M_Watson
Sep 5, 2024
Replying to @_M_Watson
5.8% APY: A market-leading promotional rate* You read that right. Refer a friend and get an additional month at our boosted rate.
Matt Watson
@_M_Watson
Sep 4, 2024
"it's aesthetic AF" & "this app saved my wallet" We're bringing a new level of craftsmanship to personal finances at @useorigin. Appreciate the write up @jivetich!
This App Singlehandedly Solved All of My Budgeting Woes
From theeverygirl.com
Matt Watson
@_M_Watson
Aug 7, 2024
It’s a brutal job market in tech right now. We’re receiving 5-10x as many applications for roles as we were during the ’21 peak (often times more than 1,000x applications per opening). The first thing you need to do as a candidate is stand out. Everyone sends their resume. Do
Matt Watson
@_M_Watson
Sep 5, 2024
Replying to @_M_Watson
The future of wealth management is here, and it’s fueled by AI We revamped Sidekick, our AI-driven financial guide. Our AI guidance has always been one of our most-loved features, and now it’s even more action-oriented and powerful. Sidekick now analyzes your portfolio,
Matt Watson
@_M_Watson
Sep 4, 2024
When the entire product team goes founder mode 🚀🚀 Thanks for checking us out @PointChaser !
Ariana Arghandewal
@PointChaser
Sep 4, 2024
I tried out eight finance apps and settled on @useorigin. I’m basically an 80 year-old grandma, with no patience for technology unless it’s super intuitive, pretty and functional. Origin checks all the boxes and offers a 30-day free trial (which is generous than most).