Core Team & Co-Founders of Mātou Collective
Ben Tairea
Growth Lead, Core Developer & Project Lead
Mix Irving
Project Lead, Tech Lead & Lead Developer
Engie Matene
Project Lead & Engagement Lead
Jo Allum
Partnerships Lead & Community Relations
Cherese Eriepa
Operations Lead & Core Developer
At Mātou Collective, we are a diverse group of co-founders united by a shared vision to create a digital commons for whānau, hapū, and Indigenous communities worldwide. Our mission is to empower these communities through technology, culture, and governance, while ensuring that Māori values and Indigenous sovereignty are at the heart of every project.
Our core team brings a wealth of expertise across various domains, including technology development, operations, community engagement, and more. Together, we are working to build sustainable digital infrastructure that fosters collaboration, autonomy, and growth for Māori and Indigenous peoples in Aotearoa and beyond.