The story behind Comple

Matt Collinge - Founder, Comple

The story behind Comple

From fresh‑faced grad to $100M sales leader… and now, founder of Comple.

In 2001, I walked into a startup and was asked, “What do you want to do?” Thinking of the car my sister drove as a sales rep, I replied, “Sales.” The founder pointed at a warehouse full of IT hardware and said, "Turn up tomorrow and sell that."

A year later, I’d sold over £1M. I was hooked. Sales gave me the closest feeling I’d ever get to being the professional sportsperson I wasn’t going to be.

The next chapter was about thriving as an individual contributor - breaking records, winning awards, closing 7 and 8‑figure deals. My mantra: right thing, right reason, every time.

I never chased management, but when it came, I found something even better: the buzz of helping others succeed.

I’ve felt the lows too - missed targets, lost deals, the stress. But those lows made the highs higher. And the lessons stuck.

Across every stage of my career, one gap was clear: sellers rarely get the independent, personalised support they truly need. Managers are time‑poor, colleagues have their own agendas, and external ‘support’ is often generic. What’s missing is guidance built for sellers, by sellers.

That’s why I built Comple. The members club for tech sales professionals. Where complex becomes simple, and sellers thrive through Connection, Clarity & Confidence.

Why I started Comple

"Matt is a standout sales professional. As a leader, he’s conscientious, emotionally intelligent, and incredibly diligent — someone you can go to with anything. His mentorship has played a huge role in my career growth, and I know many others feel the same. He’s always there with clarity, support, and practical guidance whenever I need it."

Issie - Account Director, Kong
"Matt’s clarity and strategic insight has had a huge impact on my development. His level headed approach to sales helps me prioritise what really matters for everyone involved. He consistently brings focus, structure, and confidence to every situation, and his ability to deliver tangible value makes him a trusted mentor."

Liam - Account Executive, Canva
"Matt is a motivating sales leader who brings deep knowledge and expertise to the table while fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture. He leads with humility, empowering others to excel and setting a high standard of excellence. His ability to create a positive, values driven environment is truly inspiring, and I’m grateful for the guidance and support he provides — I wouldn’t be where I am without him."

Melina - Client Director, Microsoft
"Matt brings a rare blend of emotional intelligence and deep, end-to-end sales expertise. His guidance is both human and commercially sharp, helping me work in a way that truly plays to my strengths. With his support, I've been able to deliver strategic partnerships that hadn’t been achieved previously. He remains a trusted mentor - championing authenticity and creating clarity through thoughtful questioning and a highly personalised understanding of my career path."

Minnie - Account Executive, Adobe
"I’ve gained huge value from working with Matt. His mentoring helped me elevate my sales skills and revenue performance, and with his support I was able to carve a path into my first sales leadership role — opening up new possibilities and areas of growth for me."

Louis – Sales Manager, Adobe
"Working with Matt reshaped how I think about sales - not just the mechanics, but the psychology behind it. I’ve shifted towards a more consultative approach, where value selling and business impact take centre stage. I now focus on helping customers articulate outcomes in their own terms, creating the advocacy needed to drive a successful sales cycle."

Tom - Account Executive, Salesforce
"I really value Matt’s guidance. What sets him apart is his collaborative approach to problem solving and his genuine investment in others’ success. He creates an environment where ideas can be shared, challenged, and refined — which makes a huge difference in both strategic planning and navigating the day-to-day realities of sales. I always feel he’s invested in my individual growth and understands the unique strengths I bring to the table."

Rawan - Account Director, Salesloft

FAQs

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Comple is for growth-minded sales professionals who want clarity, confidence, and support that’s genuinely built around them. Whether you’re early in your career, sharpening your edge as an experienced seller, or aiming for leadership, Comple gives you the guidance to move faster.
You’ll have private 1‑to‑1 mentoring sessions, peer connection pairings with other sellers from the industry, and access to shared experiences like roundtables, meet‑ups, and guest speakers. Plus, you can message your mentor between sessions whenever you need clarity in the moment.
Comple works for you, not your employer. There’s no corporate agenda, no internal politics, and no one‑size‑fits‑all playbook. Everything is grounded in real, lived sales experience — practical guidance that helps you make better decisions, win more deals, and grow your career with confidence.
Members gain clearer thinking, stronger performance, better decision‑making, and faster career progression. Many also see a direct lift in earnings as they make smarter choices, run stronger deals, and operate with more confidence. The combination of mentoring, peer support, and shared learning creates momentum that’s hard to find on your own.
Comple is designed to fit around a busy sales role. Most members spend around 2-3 hours a month across mentoring, peer connection, and shared experiences — with optional extras if you want to go deeper.
Yes. Everything shared in mentoring or peer conversations stays there. Comple is built to give you a safe, honest environment without the pressure or politics of internal conversations.
Many members use their Learning & Development budget to cover the cost. Most companies are happy to support anything that helps you perform better, progress faster, and stay motivated. We can provide the documentation you need to expense it.

Perform better. Earn more. Progress faster.

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