Mathew Heggem

Modern-day renaissance man Mathew Heggem, known as the 'Dancing CEO', is the visionary behind SUM Innovation. With three divisions providing everything from #AccTech (Accounting Technology) overhauls to recruiting full-time CFOs, this national accounting management and consulting firm helps businesses to transform their accounting systems for growth! He has spoken at QuickBooks Connect, Xerocon, and Accountex, and serves as an industry expert on the advisory committee for Accountex, where he recently launched an Emerging Leaders program. He has been recognized as one of CPA Practice Advisor’s '20 Under 40 Superstars' in 2017 for helping to advance the profession and was honored as one of the '40 Under 40' in 2015. And, in the spirit of 'awesome accountants,' his team was a recipient of the SmartCEO Corporate Culture Award for its’ outstanding company culture and dedication to sustainability in the workplace. Mathew has written on talent, leadership, growth strategy, and “digital plumbing” for multiple publications, including SmartCEO, Entrepreneur.com, CPA Trendlines, and The Sleeter/Accountex Report. As part of his work at SUM Innovation, he currently leads innovation initiatives to support arts entrepreneurs, global entrepreneurs, and nonprofits through consulting and technology initiatives. Having spent the last ten years in New York City, he served as an active member of NYC’s Conscious Capitalism chapter, and as the Board President for the Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce. In true renaissance fashion, Mathew is also a nationally recognized, award-winning dance artist and co-founder of NYC-based dance company, Left Side Labs, where he both choreographs and performs.