Meet Matt Russo

At 804RVA, we're always looking to get to know one another to find work and social connections.

In this series, we ask some questions of 804RVA coworkers to help you get a better sense of who's who around 804RVA and how to work and engage with them.  

Next up, Matt Russo, IPhone Developer 

Tell us a little about yourself.

I moved to the Greater Richmond area when I was 8 and I’ve been here ever since. I went to VCU but dropped out after two years and started a company with Tommy Nicholas in Charlottesville, VA. 

What's your food and drink of choice?

My drink of choice is whiskey. My favorite food has to be sushi. 

What motivates you?

I just like to build things. Whether it’s building apps or building a bar in my apartment, I like anything that I can get my hands on and create.

What keeps you busy while at 804RVA?

 . . .various IPhone app projects and web development projects. 

What's your favorite thing about coworking at 804RVA?

I like the culture. It’s great being able to look out at the world and think creatively. I like to collaborate with people who have different skillsets. You can find pretty much anything here as far as talent goes. 

Matt Recommends:
 

To Know: Coding: It's not as intimidating as it looks. Once you have obtained a basic fluency, it’s all about problem solving. 

To Do: Get involved start with something simple like web development and work your way into the harder stuff.


Connect with Matt on Twitter @mateofrancesco, or email him at [email protected].

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