Max Magnuson
About Max Magnuson
Max Magnuson serves as a Strategic Account Executive in Finance at Watershed, where he aids companies in measuring and reporting their carbon impact. With a background in account management and sales across various organizations, he has collaborated with notable clients on climate initiatives.
Work at Watershed
Max Magnuson currently serves as a Strategic Account Executive in Finance at Watershed, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on investor-grade reporting, assisting companies in measuring and communicating their carbon impact results. He is part of a rapidly growing team at Watershed, which is supported by notable investors such as Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins. Prior to his current role, he worked as an Enterprise Account Executive at Watershed for six months in 2022.
Professional Experience
Max Magnuson has extensive experience in account management and strategic sales. Before joining Watershed, he worked at mabl in various roles, including Strategic Account Executive and Sr Enterprise Account Executive, from 2018 to 2022. He has collaborated with high-profile clients like BlackRock, Stripe, Walmart, and Airbnb on their climate programs. His earlier experience includes positions at CodeHS, where he served as Director of Sales and Account Executive, and at the Stanford Alumni Association as Staff Director.
Education and Expertise
Max Magnuson earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Stanford University. His educational background provides a foundation for his work in strategic account management, particularly in finance and sustainability sectors. His expertise lies in helping organizations develop and implement detailed plans to reduce carbon emissions through the use of Watershed's software platform.
Background
Max Magnuson began his career as a Development Intern at the Valentino Achak Deng Foundation in 2010. He transitioned into technology and sales roles, gaining significant experience in account management and client relations. His career has spanned various organizations, primarily in the Boston and San Francisco Bay Areas, where he has developed a strong focus on sustainability and climate impact.