Max Cohen is experienced and proven
About Max Cohen...
Max Cohen—fintech pioneer and serial entrepreneur—brings over 30 years of experience founding and scaling eight companies, as well as holding executive roles at both public and private firms. His work has driven more than $1 billion in value creation, including multiple 10x+ returns, a 70,000x exit, and the launch of one of the world’s first fintechs in the mid-1990s. Max extends his influence as a sought-after Strategic Advisor and globally recognized Public Speaker.
He has led industry-first innovations: using debit cards for financial distribution, pioneering digital banking, embedding financial services into non-financial companies, and introducing AI-driven virtual assistants decades ahead of the curve. A recognized leader in neobanking, digital wallets, and financial inclusion, Max also brings deep expertise in payment processing and embedded finance.
Max has served in key roles at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)—as Session Chairman and Moderator of Governance Services—and as Board Director and Committee Chair at Odyssey Marine (Nasdaq: OMEX), the world leader in shipwreck exploration and recovery, and at Everyday People Financial (TSXV: EP). He has also held leadership positions as International Board Member and President in both the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO). Twice nominated for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award—the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs—Max remains active in the global leadership community.
As Managing Partner of Amata Capital, Max fuels technology across five continents by empowering entire ecosystems and the players within them—including entrepreneurs, emerging companies, venture funds, and investor groups dedicated to solving some of the world's most complex problems. He also advocates for education access through technology, volunteering his time and resources to bring learning to remote villages. He serves as a Diplomatic Attaché to the Honorary Consulate of Iceland, reflecting his deep commitment to diplomacy.
What sets Max apart is his ability to lead from lived experience. He has navigated the full spectrum of challenges—from failure and tragedy to personal loss and professional setbacks—and emerged stronger, carrying a wealth of hard-earned insight. He doesn’t just offer advice—he shares real-world lessons. He believes you can only lead someone where you’ve been yourself.
An avid skier, mountaineer, scuba diver, and world traveler, Max has visited nearly 120 countries—enriching both his personal passions and global perspective.
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