Max Child

Yo, have you heard about Max Child? This guy’s the real deal, and his story is just insane. So, he rolled in with the YC W18 batch, that’s some serious cred right there, and he’s been crushing it ever since.

Here’s the scoop: Max’s been around the block a ton. He’s been at Volley, which is basically his current baby, but before that, he’s done a bunch of cool shit. Like, he’s worked with The Infatuation, which is huge in the food world, plus stints at The Boston Consulting Group, so dude knows how to strategize and think big. He’s also been involved with Harvard Crimson, not just literally writing for them but apparently leading some major roles, like leading the 136th Crimson Guard. Basically, he’s been deep in leadership, writing, and pushing ideas since day one.

What’s wild is, looking at his story, it’s clear he’s all about building stuff that matters. His time at Harvard Crimson shows he was already a leader, shaping narratives, influencing people, probably figuring out how to rally a crowd. Then he jumped into the business world with PaperG and Latham, more proof he’s got the hustle and the brains to switch gears and jump into different industries.

All these moves tell me one thing about Max: he’s super driven, genuinely curious, and he doesn’t do bullshit. He’s about creating something real, whether that’s in media, food, or tech. His experience at big firms and startups? That’s just him soaking up everything, then jumping into the deep end with Volley, which is now his main gig. The fact he’s still so connected to Harvard stuff? That shows he’s all about roots but always pushing forward.

Bottom line, Max’s process isn’t just about bouncing around companies. It’s about a guy who’s been soaking up knowledge, leading teams, and now he’s building some advanced shit that’s gonna change the game. The dude’s not just some average founder, he’s the real deal, smart, driven, with a story that’s still being written, and holy shit, I’d keep an eye on him.