Hi, I’m Matthew Monahan.
I’m a producer and creative technologist with a love for blending storytelling and cutting-edge tech. Over the years, my work has earned recognition from the Cannes Lions, Webbys, Grammys, Clios, and many more—but to me, the heart of everything I do is collaboration and creativity.

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I kicked off my journey as a performer at Chicago's Lyric Opera House before diving headfirst into film and TV production at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. From working with Denis Leary’s Apostle Pictures to joining the team at Sony International, I developed a passion for turning big ideas into even bigger realities. Eventually, I found my way back to Chicago’s advertising scene, where I built in-house production units and produced national TV campaigns for Leo Burnett and McGarryBowen.

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While at McGarryBowen I worked on was Oscar Mayer's "Bacoin"—the first-ever Web3 tokenized launch by a Fortune 500 brand. This kicked off my deeper dive into using technology to reach customers, and brought me to Deloitte Digital. While at Deloitte, I produced award-winning multi-channel campaigns that were recognized by The Webby Awards, Clios, and Cannes Lion. In addition, I helped educate top executives on future production technology, and helped deploy AR/VR activations & Web3 loyalty programs.

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In my free time, I perform comedy at Second City, play guitar, and work on my vintage motorcycle —all of which keep me sharp and creatively inspired. Whether it’s a massive tech project or a passion project on a shoestring budget, I love finding creative solutions and bringing ideas to life in unexpected ways.