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Max Shapiro
Managing Partner at Cadenza
New York, New York
Overview
Max Shapiro is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Cadenza, with a background in private equity, venture capital, and management consulting. He has successfully invested in various companies like Roxom, Zulu, and GamerGains Lab, focusing on sectors such as Web3/Crypto and FinTech.
Max's career highlights include founding Cadenza, where he leads investments in promising startups, and his successful investments in companies like Block Tackle and Momento NFT, showcasing his expertise in identifying and supporting innovative ventures.
Work Experience
Co-Founder | Managing Partner
2018 - Current
Investor
2022
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Investor | Board Observer
2021
Investor
2019
Investor
2020 - 2024
Investor
2020 - 2022
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Venture Capitalist
2018 - 2021
Private Equity Associate
2015 - 2018
Consultant
2014 - 2015
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