We’re thrilled to announce the addition of Max Blacker to our LDV crew. Our crew was impressed along with his communication fashion, considerate method and problem-solving expertise.
Max earned his BA in Enterprise from Brandeis College, the place he was additionally a goalkeeper for the soccer crew. Throughout his time at Brandeis, Max took a go away of absence to play skilled soccer in Belfast, Northern Eire. Whereas in Belfast, Max launched SETGK, a goalkeeper glove firm that has rapidly change into one of many fastest-growing manufacturers within the business. Max then graduated with a Grasp of Science in Finance diploma from the Johns Hopkins Carey College of Enterprise. Whereas at Hopkins, he was a spot kicker for the soccer crew, a member of the Scholar-Managed Funding Fund and a World Finalist within the 2024 Enterprise Capital Funding Competitors. Exterior of labor, Max enjoys enjoying pickleball, spending time with household, and attempting new eating places.
Earlier than becoming a member of our crew full-time, Max had the chance to attend our Annual Normal Assembly – LDV Capital’s unique, invite-only occasion for our LPs/buyers, portfolio corporations, LDV specialists and particular visitors.
Max enjoying in a league match in opposition to Hanover FC in Belfast, Northern Eire, in 2021 with Crewe United of the Northern Irish 4th Division, securing a 3-1 victory.
Once we requested Max, what firm or product evokes him probably the most, he mentioned, “I discover CIONIC extremely inspiring as a result of it merges expertise with groundbreaking well being options. As somebody captivated with innovation in well being and wellness, CIONIC exemplifies how expertise can revolutionize mobility and improve high quality of life. It’s fascinating to see how CIONIC’s platform for human augmentation empowers people to transcend bodily limitations and transfer with larger ease and confidence. The way in which it improves the lives of these with mobility challenges is each motivating and transformative.”
He’s significantly intrigued by the intersection between sports activities and visible tech, in addition to diet and visible tech. In response to Max, “The potential for expertise to revolutionize how we method health, coaching, and well being administration is immense. As an illustration, utilizing visible tech to research athletic efficiency or monitor dietary consumption can result in extra personalised and efficient well being methods. Moreover, I sit up for seeing how visible tech will change the best way we eat dwell sporting occasions, making them extra immersive and interactive.”
Right here’s what he mentioned about becoming a member of our crew, “I selected to affix LDV Capital as a result of they’ve persistently been forward of visible expertise traits and can proceed to be a pacesetter on this house. The agency’s imaginative and prescient and dedication to investing in individuals constructing companies powered by visible expertise align completely with my ardour for this discipline. I’m excited to affix the crew and sit up for unparalleled mentorship from the crew and prolonged LDV group.”
Max on the point of kick a discipline objective for Johns Hopkins in opposition to McDaniel in November 2023. The sport led to a 58-7 win, clinching a berth within the NCAA event.
If you’re constructing companies powered by visible tech in one of many domains of sports activities, meals & ag, or healthcare, then please e-mail Max.
