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Experience
Directed the underwriting team, enhancing data analysis and benchmarking for real estate investment qualification. Pioneered the firmās inaugural capital markets solutions, developed evaluation metrics, and automated underwriting workflows. readĀ moreĀ >> Partnered with product management and client leadership, influencing product enhancements and operational policies while liaising with industry experts to maintain best practices in investment evaluation.
Founded Red Fog, a pioneering play-to-earn fantasy crypto trading game, and launched a proprietary API for seamless integration with cryptoasset exchanges. Delivered a secure, customizable user interface, readĀ moreĀ >> crafting a novel gateway to engage 'crypto agnostic' users by mitigating risks, simplifying complexity, and countering misinformation.
Managed a suite of products built on a database tracking US $2.0 trillion in property value, solved fundamental investment challenges faced by readĀ moreĀ >> many of the worldās leading commercial reat estate investors, fund managers, consultants and brokers.
Relocated to Chicago in 2008 to scale IPDās North American operations, overseeing the US Index and Market Data business. Successfully navigated a global recession and intense market competition to readĀ moreĀ >> establish a profitable data subscription service, surpassing revenue targets within 18 months.
A founding member of the Asia Pacific team that played a pivotal role in expanding the business into Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea. Focused on nurturing institutional client relationships and spearheading readĀ moreĀ >> the creation of market intelligence tools now integral to major investment managers, including insurance firms, superannuation funds, REITs, and sovereign wealth funds in the commercial property sector.
Conducted field engineering necessary for new developments, subdivisions, and infrastructure works.
Capabilities
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- Data Analysis
- Commercial Real Estate
- Product Management
- Underwriting
- Investment Management
- Performance & Risk
Testimonials
Davide Manstretta
Head of Aladdin Product Management BlackRock
In my time at MSCI as Head of Real Estate, I had the pleasure of working with Max as my direct report.
He was product owner of our global real estate index business spanning 35 markets. His depth of experience in product development, finance, sales and strategy enabled him to excel in this leadership role. Max was instrumental in forging C-level relationships with institutional investors, fund managers, and consultants - collaborating with these key clients on mission-critial investment challenges.
Craig Hine
Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets Juniper Square
Max is a total rock star! He is an industry expert who is also deeply skilled at working with large data models (aggregation/dissemination).
I had the pleasure of working with Max to create a new underwriting product and he exceeded all expectations, worked well with limited guidance and was able to teach/lead a team to expedite leanings and production.
He has a deep understanding of the real estate industry and did a fantastic job interfacing with our fund manager clients. I hope we get to work together again in the future!
Eddie Patzsch
Co-Founder PartnerPortal.io
Collaborating with Max as an advisor to Red Fog has been a real pleasure. I have only known a handful of people whose business acumen has attained the apogee of success Max has in the fintech world.
His depth of experience in financial markets, product management, investing and risk analysis, isā¦ remarkable. Max is both great leader and a great listener. If you happen to have an opportunity to work with him, you should seize it!
Matt Lawson
Chief Marketing Officer Juniper Square
Max is a multiplier. The aspirations and impact of teams increase by an order of magnitude when adding him to the mix. Maxās ability to synthesize private markets knowledge, financial modeling expertise, and an understanding of data, systems and process was unique at Juniper Square. Entirely self taught, Max literally finds a way in areas where others struggle to begin. Humble, approachable, and thoughtful, he was a joy to have on our team.
Shreyas Vidwans
Vice President, EMEA Sales Operations MSCI
I worked with Max over a couple of years at MSCI where he proved himself to be a very committed, diligent and skilled person. He is very reliable, organized and keeps his teams best interest in his mind.
I found Max to be client centric, focused on solutions and willing to partner across the firm to deliver effective resolution. He is a true MASTER of his craft and he is well respected for that.
Education
2003-2004
Two streams are available: construction management and economics, and property (which was my major).2001-2003
Studies the ownership, management and occupation of land and buildings. It is concerned with the management of assets, people, processes and finances related to specific buildings and across the property industry.1999-2002
Applies the science and technologies of 3D measurement, mapping, visualization and communication technology.