Storyteller

Straddling two continents and multiple investment philosophies, Max brings rare cross-cultural insight to venture investing. With experience spanning early-stage deal sourcing, Series A/B due diligence, and institutional fund allocation, he can evaluate opportunity from every angle in the capital stack. Beyond traditional VC, Max has collaborated with an 9-figure AUM secondaries fund, conducting thorough due diligence on mature SaaS companies.At Choco, a food-tech startup backed by Bessemer, Coatue, and Left Lane Capital, Max managed a team of four data engineering professionals while serving as Market Intelligence & Growth Lead. He guided a multi-million dollar US expansion in 2021, leveraging rigorous data analysis to optimize market launches. With a writing portfolio spanning 5+ years, Max has developed an independent newsletter reaching tens of thousands of readers. As the "Voice of Swan," the Accel-backed European Banking-as-a-Service provider, he developed compelling market perspectives that cemented the company as continental Europe's most thoughtful fintech. His freelance writing includes articles, copy, and research for startups, mature companies, and investment funds across multiple industries and geographies.A UPenn graduate, Max excels at spotting overlooked potential by bringing an outsider's clarity to established markets, challenging conventional thinking in environments resistant to disruption. His rare combination of investment acumen, operational experience, and creative communication skills enables him to bridge gaps between capital allocation and operational execution in high-growth environments.