Signature Talks and Formats

Practical, operator-led keynotes for founders, executives and investors.

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Built companies.  Advised hundreds.  Now sharing what actually works.


Signature Talks and Formats


"Big ideas for the future of business and Leadership — Actionable insights to build resilience, drive innovation, and empower high-performing teams."

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High Agency

How to Build Teams That Move Without Permission


How high-performing companies replace bureaucracy with ownership and speed.

  • Increase initiative at every level
  • Reduce decision bottlenecks
  • Turn teams into operators

Scaling Founder-Led Companies

Building Resilience for a Changing World


How leaders transition from startup hustle to institutional scale.

  • Align leadership and governance
  • Avoid the $10–50M stall
  • Design systems that compound

AI as a Strategic Advantage

How operators deploy AI for real performance gains — not experiments.


  • Identify high-ROI use cases
  • Improve margin and speed
  • Build defensible advantage

From Founder to CEO

The leadership shifts required to scale yourself as the company scales.


  • Delegate without losing control
  • Build second-layer leaders
  • Focus on the decisions that matter

Why Book Maxim


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  • 4× founder and operator
  • Advisor to 100+ growth-stage companies
  • Deloitte & EY alum
  • Senior leadership roles in publicly traded companies
  • Deal Partner at an AI venture fund
  • Known for practical, no-fluff insights audiences can apply immediately


This isn’t about inspiration. It’s about lived experience.


Speaking Formats


Dynamic experiences designed to inspire, engage, and drive action. Flexible formats to share insights that fit exactly what your team needs: 



Keynote Speeches

High-energy talks that get people thinking and excited for what lies ahead. 


Panel Discussions & Moderation

Conversations that spark new ideas about what's happening in your industry. 


Workshops & Masterclasses

Hands-on sessions where you'll dig deep into strategy and leadership. 


Executive Retreats & Private Consultations

Focused time to work through your specific challenges. 


Virtual Speaking Engagements

Live online sessions that bring insights right to your team.

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Bring Maxim to Your Next Event


If you want a speaker who combines strategy, operating experience, and straight talk:

Book a Speaking Engagement →