Matt Professionals
Experts in mobility solutions
Martín Londoño
Founder & General Director
Simón Echavarría
Founder & Public Relations and Experiences Director
Mariano García
Founder & Transport and Software Development Director
Milena Herrera
Administrative and Accounting Manager
Wilson Guzmán
Maintenance and Repair Technician
Andrés Diosa
Electromechanical Technician
Alex Gómez
Sales Director
Our History
In 2008, Martín Londoño suffered a spinal cord injury in a car accident, which made him a permanent wheelchair user. With his adrenaline-loving spirit, he decided in 2016 that it was time to change how people with limited mobility experience the world. Thus, the idea of MATT (Mobility, Accessibility, Time, and Work) was born. Inspired by his passion for motorcycles and bicycles, Martín created his own device, an electric wheelchair towing vehicle, with the help of EcoCycle. The intention was not only to provide freedom of movement but also to enhance empowerment and work opportunities.
MATT's vision of changing the perception of mobility devices was evident from day one. Unlike conventional devices that are seen as tools for sick people, MATT was intended to be something more, something that symbolized independence and style. On his journey, Martín joined forces with Simón Echavarría and Federico Alfonso to document the social exclusion faced by people with reduced mobility, and soon Mariano García joined them. In June 2020, MATT was officially founded with the purpose of 'improving the quality of life of people with reduced mobility.'
Over time, MATT has evolved to address social exclusion more broadly. MATT Experiences emerged, an initiative to show the city from a new perspective and highlight the physical, mental, and systematic barriers that people with reduced mobility face daily. Today, MATT not only develops innovative devices but also actively works on creating a more inclusive and accessible society for everyone.
Our Achievements
In its brief history, MATT has had significant achievements. We developed the sixth version of our vehicle and have been recognized numerous times:
- 1We were nominated for Innovation of the Year at the 2022 Geneva Health Forum.
- 2We received recognition from the Medellín Mayor's Office for our work in promoting independent living in 2022.
- 3We won the Medellín Smart Tourist Destination award in accessibility from the Medellín Mayor's Office in 2021.
- 4We won the metropolitan area's sustainable mobility call in 2022.
- 5We were among the top 5 for the 2021 Lafiya Innovators immersion in Switzerland.
- 6We were among the top 10 for the 2021 OpenUp immersion in the Netherlands.
- 7We have been featured in more than 20 press articles, which you can explore in the links below.
- 8We participated in a public mobility pilot for people with reduced mobility together with the Metropolitan Area, EAFIT, and Ruta N.
- 9We were awarded the style note by the Medellín Council in 2023.
Looking to the Future
MATT has big plans. We will focus on expanding to more countries, exporting our products, and continuing our mission to help people with reduced mobility live fuller, more empowered lives. We firmly believe that mobility is a human right, and we are determined to do everything possible to make it a reality for everyone.
