Max Reed
About Max Reed
Max Reed serves as the VP of Finance & Corporate Development at Island since 2023, bringing extensive experience from various board observer roles across multiple companies and locations.
Work at Island
Max Reed serves as the Vice President of Finance and Corporate Development at Island, a position he has held since 2023. He is based in Dallas, Texas, and has been with the company for 11 months. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial strategies and corporate development initiatives, contributing to the company's growth and operational efficiency.
Previous Board Observer Roles
Prior to his current position, Max Reed held several Board Observer roles across various companies. He served at Relevance AI from 2021 to 2023 in Sydney, Australia, and at Shoreline.io from 2022 to 2023 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, he was a Board Observer at Island from 2021 to 2023, PartsTech in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Copado in Chicago, Illinois, all during the same timeframe. His experience in these roles involved providing strategic guidance and oversight.
Experience at Insight Partners
Max Reed worked at Insight Partners from 2018 to 2023 as part of the Venture and Growth team. During his five years in the Greater New York City Area, he gained experience in identifying and supporting growth opportunities for various technology companies, enhancing his expertise in finance and corporate development.
Educational Background
Max Reed studied at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Science, Technology, and Society. This educational background provided him with a foundation in understanding the intersection of technology and societal impacts, which is relevant to his roles in finance and corporate development.