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Max's international business acumen was honed during his tenure with a San Francisco Bay Area investment group, where he collaborated with joint-venture partners across the U.S. and the Russian Far East. There, he led cross-functional teams in developing business plans and investment proposals for a $50 million syndicated loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC).

Subsequently, Max advised key stakeholders of a Silicon Valley/Kyiv-based joint venture on strategy and execution for a significant real estate initiative involving acquiring, renovating, and constructing six high-rise hotels within a premier resort complex.

In the early 2000s, he joined Robert Half International (RHI), the world's largest specialized business and talent solutions firm, strategically partnering with its risk and regulatory consulting arm, Protiviti. Within his first year, Max secured a record-setting, multi-million-dollar compliance engagement with a high-tech client in Silicon Valley.

In 2006, Max co-founded Execuforce, a professional services firm focused on IPO preparation, regulatory compliance, and leadership search. He scaled the firm to $1M+ revenue in its first year. Before launching Upside Management Advisors, Max consulted with Intel's Leadership Team, enhancing executive search standards within the Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations (MSO) organization.

Max’s multicultural expertise, entrepreneurial mindset, and proven track record across public and private sectors make him a valuable asset for organizations seeking growth and strategic impact. Max holds an M.A. in International Politics and a B.A. in International Relations from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.