Julie Matzen
Co-Founder of Boarderline
Julie Matzen is the co-founder of Boarderline and founder of the MayDay Agency.
In 2013, Julie launched the Mayday Agency, a digital advertising powerhouse known for transforming brand strategies—handling everything from creative ideation to production and media buying. Flash forward to 2024 with Boarderline, Julie is on a mission to empower start-up owners by connecting them with expert Advisors to tackle their most pressing marketing and business challenges. Recognizing that smaller businesses often lack access to big-budget campaigns, Julie co-founded Boarderline to level the playing field and provide small business owners with the guidance they need to thrive.
Julie received her Bachelor's degree in Marketing Communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and her Executive MBA from Pepperdine University.
Julie has worked with prestigious brands including Oura, Natural Cycles, Yale Smart Locks, Lagree Fitness, Cricut, Sandisk, and Sherwin-Williams, among many others. A testament to her 25+ years of experience in marketing and branding, Julie has been featured in BusinessWire and American Express Blog, among other top-tier outlets.
Chicago-born and bred, Julie lives just outside the city with her husband and son.
