Matt “Jaws” Jaworowski is a proven operator specializing in sustainable technologies, regulatory affairs, and strategic economic development initiatives. His career has focused on advancing innovation and fostering stakeholder engagement at all levels. Currently, Matt develops and implements the strategic initiatives and programmatic goals for the IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences (IU LAB) where he is able to further economic development initiatives.
Most recently having served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Manager, Interagency Affairs at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), Matt oversaw strategic planning, interagency collaborations, and community development initiatives while driving organizational KPIs. Prior to that, Matt worked with the external affairs and policy team for the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. There, he oversaw the legislative process for the Commission’s first agency bill in over 30 years. Additionally, Matt spent time with the General Assembly where he worked within the legislative operations division for the Indiana House of Representatives. Much of Matt’s work has focused on collaborative initiatives that engage energy and economic development stakeholders to land successes for Indiana.
Matt and his wife, Karrigan, have two young children and reside in Fishers, where they both attended high school. They enjoy day trips to Indiana’s state parks and spending time with family located around Indianapolis.
