Meet the team

Small crew.
Big sunshine.

Optimistic Media is founder-led and hands-on — every app, episode, and OPTtv channel gets personal attention.

Mathew Goings — Matty G — founder and CEO of Optimistic Media, in a magenta suit and black cap
Founder & CEO

Mathew Goings

a.k.a. Matty G

Matty G started Optimistic Media on a simple bet: that the internet has enough cynicism, and somebody should build the other thing. He's the founder, product mind, and chief optimist behind Dear Optimist, Ice Cream Social, GenEraZions, the podcasts — and now OPTtv, our free streaming channel.

Based between Colorado, New York, and Texas, he's usually shipping something new, wearing something bright, and betting on better.

Say hi to Matty →

The team is growing 🌱

Creators, engineers, and fellow optimists — we'd love to hear from you.

hello@optimisticmedia.net