Maxim Atanassov — Keynote Speaker
Operator insights for founders, executives and investors.
Built companies. Advised hundreds. Now sharing what actually works.
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Signature Talks
Each session is tailored, practical and built around real operating experience — not theory.
01
The Future of Scale-Ups: Where Growth Meets Governance
How leaders scale without breaking culture, capital, or decision-making.
02
AI as a Strategic Advantage
How operators use AI to drive margin, speed, and defensible advantage — beyond the hype.
03
High Agency as a Strategic Lever
How to turn constraints into action empowering leaders to move faster, decide sooner, and create outcomes instead of waiting for permission.
04
From Founder to CEO
The leadership shifts required to move from startup hustle to institutional scale.
05
The Enterprise Value Map
How to align strategy, teams and capital to build companies that endure.
Why Book Maxim
- 4× founder and operator
- Advisor to 100+ growth-stage companies
- Deloitte & EY alum
- Senior leadership roles in publicly traded companies
- Deal Partner at an AI venture fund
- Known for practical, no-fluff insights audiences can apply immediately
This isn’t about motivation. It’s about lived experience.
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