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Max Shapiro
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About Max
- Founded PeopleConnect to help early-stage high-tech companies find the talent they need to succeed.
- Clients in technology, biotech, cleantech, apps, services, medical devices, and consumer products.
- Angel investor and member of Keiretsu Forum since 2001.
- Co-founder of Runway Incubator.
- Producer of three monthly pitch events: PitchForce, San Francisco ElevatorPitch, and Silicon Valley ElevatorPitch.
- Former Chief Talent Scout for Phoenix Suns.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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PeopleConnect Staffing
2000
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Present
- Founder & CEO - contingency recruiting firm.
- See video - Max talks about the unique PeopleConnect Staffing model.
- To help startups while looking for funding, our one-of-a-kind Employees Without Paychecks program finds key executives who will work for equity for the first few months.
Angel Investor
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Keiretsu Forum
2001
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Present
- Believing that you should put your money where your mouth is, I have been an active angel investor for 12 years, and have worked with countless founders and CEOs to help them refine their presentations and to make the connections they need to build world-class teams.
Chief Talent Scout
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Phoenix Suns
1970
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1992
- Youngest talent scout in the history of the NBA and Chief Scout for the Phoenix Suns.
- Built a company that produced sports camps for children and basketball fantasy camps for adults.
- Partnered with some of the greatest names in sports including Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Pat Riley, Magic Johnson, John Wooden and Billy Casper.
Education
Washington University, St. Louis
BS
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