Meet Our Founders
Larry Danielson
Co - Managing PartnerLarry Danielson is Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Emerald Pond Development. He is a seasoned real estate developer with more than four decades of experience and a retired Senior Partner of Deloitte & Touche LLP.
At D&T, he spent more than four decades advising Fortune 100 boards and C-suite executives and leading billion-dollar global advisory practices. Throughout his career, he directed multi-year, multi-billion-dollar programs, led complex M&A integrations, negotiated large financial transactions, and managed global programs— developing a reputation for disciplined execution, operational rigor, and strategic clarity.
At Emerald Pond, Larry applies a capital markets mindset to luxury residential development by treating each project as both an architectural legacy asset and a carefully structured investment. With residences in Bridgehampton and Florida and longstanding relationships with senior financial executives, he brings a deep understanding of the expectations of sophisticated investors and buyers. His development reflects rigorous underwriting, structured risk management, transparent governance, and disciplined capital deployment—qualities that resonate strongly with experienced Wall Street leaders who demand accountability, precision, and long-term value creation.
Drew Matilsky
Co - Managing PartnerDrew Matilsky is a serial entrepreneur, brand builder, and real estate investor known for identifying consumer behavior trends and translating them into scalable, high-impact businesses.
As the Founder and Managing Partner of Uglydoll, Matilsky built the globally recognized brand from concept into a worldwide franchise. He led manufacturing, sales, distribution, marketing, and creative, and served as an executive producer of the Uglydoll feature film. His ability to connect emotionally with consumers and anticipate market demand has been a defining driver of his success.
A pioneer in blending storytelling with commerce, Matilsky specializes in creating products and environments that resonate with how people live, feel, and interact. In his current ventures, he leads creative direction, branding, and market positioning, developing differentiated projects designed to stand out and perform.
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