Meet Matthew!
Matthew Paulsen
Owner & Graphic Designer - Design Labs of Montana
Marketing Coordinator - Advocate Physical Therapy
Professional Photographer - Edwin Glass Photography & MatthewEdwin.Media
Board President & Co-Founder - Amplify Big Sky
Board President - Wild Divide Chapter of Wild Montana
Author & Poet
2025 Entrepreneur of the Year - Helena Area Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Helena - Class of 2026
EXPERIENCE: Coming from an extensive background in business management, marketing, and ownership, I find my passion in supporting and engaging with the greater Helena, MT community, working with small businesses and nonprofits, and helping other organizations' leaders and business owners develop successful strategies. |
MORE ABOUT: Although being dubbed a "serial workaholic" by my peers, I do my best to reserve my weekends for getting lost in the mountains of Montana. With my camera in hand and my golden retriever, Sunny, by my side, we're constantly chasing new waterfalls and mountain peaks to help showcase and share the natural wonders that make Montana such a special place to live. |
WHY AMPLIFY? I helped start Amplify Big Sky because I saw a gap between people wanting connection and people actually feeling connected. Too many networking spaces felt transactional or exclusive, and I wanted to help create something more human, a community where people could grow their network, support one another, give back, and genuinely feel like they belonged. For me, meaningful community is built through collaboration, creativity, and civic engagement. I believe people thrive when they have different ways to participate and contribute based on their own strengths and available means, whether that’s volunteering, building professional relationships, supporting local initiatives, or simply showing up and being part of something positive. |