Matt Higgins
Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Performance Drone Works. Also co-founder and CEO of RSE Ventures, the New York investment firm that was an early investor in the Drone Racing League — whose own founder and CEO is Nicholas Horbaczewski, also a PDW co-founder.
Matt Higgins co-founded Performance Drone Works in 2020 alongside Nicholas Horbaczewski (Drone Racing League's founder/CEO) and Ryan Gury, and serves as Executive Chairman. Higgins is also co-founder and CEO of RSE Ventures, a New York investment firm and early investor in the Drone Racing League, which he backed but did not personally co-found. He previously served as Vice Chairman of the Miami Dolphins (2012-2021) and EVP of Business Operations at the New York Jets (2004-2012), and holds a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and a B.A. from Queens College.
Overview
- Role
- Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, PDW
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Prior experience
- RSE Ventures (Co-Founder & CEO)
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Frequently asked
- Who is Matt Higgins?
- Matt Higgins co-founded Performance Drone Works in 2020 alongside Nicholas Horbaczewski (Drone Racing League's founder/CEO) and Ryan Gury, and serves as Executive Chairman. Higgins is also co-founder and CEO of RSE Ventures, a New York investment firm and early investor in the Drone Racing League, which he backed but did not personally co-found. He previously served as Vice Chairman of the Miami Dolphins (2012-2021) and EVP of Business Operations at the New York Jets (2004-2012), and holds a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and a B.A. from Queens College.
- What is Matt Higgins's role?
- Matt Higgins is Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, PDW, based in New York, NY.
- Where did Matt Higgins work before?
- Matt Higgins's prior roles include RSE Ventures (Co-Founder & CEO).
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Matt Higgins holds the title Co-Founder & Executive Chairman at Performance Drone Works.
PDW: Company LeadershipVerified2026-08-07 - 2
Matt Higgins, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Performance Drone Works, commented on PDW's $820M conditional loan commitment.
Huntsville Business Journal: PDW Receives Conditional $820M Loan Commitment to Power America's Drone ArsenalVerified2026-08-04 - 3
Matt Higgins is Co-Founder and CEO of RSE Ventures, the New York investment firm that was an early investor in the Drone Racing League.
RSE Ventures: Matt Higgins - TeamVerified2026-08-07 - 4
Matt Higgins's career history includes education at Queens College and Fordham Law, and executive roles with the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins; the Drone Racing League is described as an RSE Ventures investment rather than something Higgins personally co-founded.
Wikipedia: Matt Higgins (businessman)Verified2026-08-07