Founder. Operator. Now I'm On Your Team.
I help leaders
build ops that
actually scale.
I built a company from nothing and sold it to Mattel. Now I help founders scale, raise, and exit.
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Strategy from a founder who's raised $25M, sold to a Fortune 500, and lived to tell you what actually works.
Most consultants have opinions. I have receipts. I built Caribu from a napkin sketch to a tech product used by families globally, scaled it through a pandemic, and sold it to Mattel. Then I ran it as a GM inside one of the largest toy companies in the world. I've raised $25M across tech, nonprofits, and government, and now, I've taken all of that to build a consulting practice built on AI workflows. I work with founders between $500K and $10M in revenue who are building something real and need operational firepower to get to the next stage. Whether you're preparing to fundraise, trying to scale without breaking, or positioning for an exit, I've been in your seat. I can help.
How We Work Together
Five ways to build
something that lasts.
Every engagement is built around the moment you're in. Not a package. A partnership.
One-on-One Sessions
Got a specific challenge? Book focused strategy time. No retainer, no long-term commitment. Just high-impact problem solving.
Starting at $250 / session
Book a SessionMonthly Retainer
An ongoing ops partnership. Weekly calls, async support, document review, and text triage. Three-month minimum.
Starting at $12,000 / month
Learn MoreOps-in-Residence
For VCs, foundations, family offices, accelerators, and incubators that want embedded ops support for their founders.
Custom / Negotiated
Let's TalkSpeaking & Workshops
A keynote that founders actually remember. Built from twenty years of doing the work, in every room, every sector, and every stage of growth.
Custom rates
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Two days. One inflection point. Whether you're preparing to fundraise, scale, or exit, we build the strategy and the operational plan together.
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What Clients Say
Real results from
real operators.
"Max is incredibly thoughtful, sharp, and knows what she's talking about. She can speak on product market fit, investors, working with a team, and focuses you on what actually matters for your business. I'm definitely making it a regular thing for our business."
Nicole
via Intro, February 2026
"She was amazing! I have booked with other experts that were $1000 and didn't give me half as good advice as she did. I will be booking with her again!"
Stephanie
via Intro, May 2024
"I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Max. Her insights were spot-on regarding how best to support Latina founders in my work in VC. Max's candor regarding her experience as a Latina founder was refreshing."
Chandra
via Intro, September 2023
"Her advice on getting free PR, finding product-market fit, and identifying a monetization strategy were incredibly helpful. Max had amazing energy from the moment our chat kicked off!"
Brianna
via Intro, September 2023
"Her insightful guidance and extensive expertise were truly remarkable. I am confident that with Max's advice, my projects will see significant improvements and success. Will definitely be chatting with her again!"
Kelvin
via Intro, October 2023
"In prep for moving forward, an invaluable 15 minutes! Absolutely 5-star. Only because 6 wasn't an option."
Karen
via Intro, March 2024
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