Max Avery
Chief Business Development Officer focused on capital raising and fintech
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Fort Smith, Arkansas
Joined May 2026
Summary
Seasoned business-development and capital-raising professional focused on fintech, private investments, and modern finance. His recent roles emphasize structuring partnerships, scaling product offerings (notably SPV management), and driving market growth for digital-asset and wealth-management services. digitalfamilyoffice+2
Serial entrepreneur and local business leader who has founded and led multiple ventures—including a construction firm and a commercial driving school—demonstrating hands-on operational experience across construction, vocational training, and small-business services. talkbusiness+1
Public-facing commentator and author on business strategy and fintech topics, publishing through Forbes Councils and personal channels while engaging audiences via interviews and social media. forbes+2
Involved in local civic and political activity, including a 2022 run for Arkansas House District 49; his public record includes reported financial and legal matters discussed in local press. ballotpedia+2
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
How To Build Business Resilience: Strategic Growth In Uncertain Times
May 1, 2025Forbes Councils article outlining strategies for organizational flexibility and resilient growth.
Business Storytelling: How Narrative Drives Growth And Customer Connection
March 1, 2025Forbes Councils article on the role of storytelling in brand building and customer loyalty.
Choosing Between Starting a Fund and Utilizing SPVs
Medium post discussing differences between starting a fund and using Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for investment pooling and deal access.
Wealth in Numbers
Co-authored book aimed at demystifying Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and providing practical guidance on creating and managing SPVs.