After graduating from the University of Washington, Matt moved south of the border, where he came to be known as the pioneer of gourmet coffee in Western México when he founded Mondo Caffé in Guadalajara, the country's second largest city. "Mateo" participated in everything from concept, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the espresso bars and restaurants he built on college campuses, in commercial centers and in business districts throughout the city. After selling the business in the late 2000's, Mateo returned to his native Seattle and joined forces with his brother, Joe, in the development and growth of Promondo.