Hi, I'm Max Ibel - Nerd at large
I'm a technologist and investor passionate about building and scaling innovative products. I thrive on identifying emerging trends, translating complex technical challenges into successful business outcomes, and empowering teams to foster groundbreaking solutions.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Directed software engineering at Google, driving significant advancements in core product development.
Serves as a Partner at Amino Capital, focusing on early-stage technology investments and strategic guidance.
Can help others by offering strategic guidance to early-stage tech companies and mentoring on venture capital.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering at Google
Began career, progressing through engineering roles to Director of Software Engineering, contributing to core product development.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Team Leadership
Investment Partner at Amino Capital
Transitioned to venture capital, focusing on identifying and supporting early-stage technology companies.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Early-Stage
✦ Technology
Strategic Advisor & Board Member
Currently serving on boards, providing strategic oversight and leveraging deep tech and investment experience.
✦ Board Governance
✦ Startup Growth
✦ BrainKey
💪🏻 Superpowers
Strategic Investment Architect
Identifying and nurturing high-potential ventures.
✦ Evaluate and invest in early-stage technology startups.
✦ Provide strategic guidance to portfolio companies.
✦ Analyze market trends for investment opportunities.
Engineering Leadership Pioneer
Driving innovation and team excellence in tech.
✦ Led large-scale software engineering teams at Google.
✦ Directed development of complex, impactful products.
✦ Fostered culture of technical excellence and innovation.
Product Growth Catalyst
Transforming technical capabilities into market success.
✦ Advise startups on product-market fit and scaling.
✦ Bridge gap between technical feasibility and business strategy.
✦ Shape product roadmaps for sustainable growth.
I'm excited about
✦ Seeking to connect with founders building disruptive technologies.
✦ Looking to identify innovative startups for investment.
✦ Eager to explore collaborations in AI and deep tech sectors.
I can help with
✦ Offer strategic guidance to early-stage tech companies.
✦ Share insights on scaling engineering teams and product development.
✦ Provide mentorship on navigating the venture capital landscape.
I would love your help on
✦ Recommendations for promising startups in emerging fields.
✦ Insights into novel technological advancements and trends.
✦ Connections with experts in specialized AI sub-domains.
