Max Shapiro

Pioneer
DISC Type : DIS

Founder and CEO at PeopleConnect Staffing

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Max Shapiro is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of PeopleConnect Staffing and PitchForce. He specializes in helping early-stage tech, biotech, and cleantech companies secure funding and recruit executive talent. A graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, people he has worked with often call him a "true super connector" and an "extraordinary force. "

Max has a lifelong passion for talent evaluation that began with sports. He played basketball in high school and college, which led to an early career in professional sports before he transitioned into the tech and startup world. His entrepreneurial history also includes running sports camps and an international export business.

Unique fact: He was the youngest Chief Scout in the history of the NBA, working for the Phoenix Suns.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Dynamic But Sincere

Driven But Considerate

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Startup Funding
As the founder of PitchForce and an angel investor with Keiretsu Forum, he creates platforms for founders to connect with VCs and investors.
Executive Recruiting
His firm, PeopleConnect Staffing, focuses on placing C-level, VP, and other senior roles for early-stage companies across multiple tech sectors.
Founder Mentorship
He actively works with countless founders to help them refine their presentations and make the connections needed to build their companies.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2000
Founder and CEO at PeopleConnect Staffing
Founder and Producer at PitchForce
11-2018
Advisor at Kinian.com
Angel Investor at Keiretsu Forum
11-2012 - 4-2023
Co Founder at Runway Innovation Hub

Education

BS from Washington University in St. Louis

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Exp : 25 Location : San Francisco Bay Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder and CEO at PeopleConnect Staffing
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Insights For Selling To Max

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Max is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Max

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Max move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Max take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Max

Personality Compatibility


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