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Monica Matison

Monica Matison

People & Culture Executive | Total Rewards Strategist | Scaling High-Growth Global Teams

Joined June 2026

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Monica Matison is an accomplished People & Culture Executive with over 15 years of experience in People Operations, Total Rewards, and HR Infrastructure, specializing in scaling high-growth global teams within the startup and venture capital sectors. Her expertise spans talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and developing comprehensive total rewards strategies. shipwell+2
As VP of People Operations at Shipwell, Monica was pivotal in transforming their HR function. She launched the company's first performance review process, managed rapid growth, and implemented the Pando platform to facilitate a streamlined, empowering, and 360-degree feedback-driven career progression system. She also played a key role in adapting the company to remote work and establishing comprehensive employee programs including 401k, parental leave, and educational reimbursement. shipwell+1
During her tenure as Global Human Resources Director at 500 Startups, Monica demonstrated a commitment to progressive HR policies, contributing to the development of parental leave policies and implementing fertility benefits, showcasing her dedication to supporting employee well-being and diversity. zoominfo+3

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