About
Max Raven previously managed artificial intelligence transformation initiatives at McKinsey and holds a degree from MIT with expertise in data analytics and simulation.
Founder at InterfaceYC S25
Intro paths
YC
Max went through Y Combinator (Summer 2025) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Jared Friedman, YC Group Partner β the partner who ran Interface's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
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In turn, Max can intro founders to Interface's investors below.
Interface's investors Β· 7
Avataar Venture PartnersBangalore Β· $10M β $30M checks Β· since 2024Olive Tree CapitalBostonSarona VenturesTel Aviv Β· $100K β $25M checks Β· since 2026Susquehanna Growth EquityNew York Β· since 2026Transpose Platform ManagementHoustonVertex Ventures IsraelTel Aviv Β· $3.5M β $100M checks Β· since 2026Y CombinatorSan Francisco Β· $500K checks Β· since 2025
Co-founders at Interface
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Peyton ShieldsFounder
Experience
- InterfaceCo-founder, CEO (YCS25)current2025 β presentNew York, United States
- McKinsey & CompanyFirmwide AI Initiatives2024 β 2025
- McKinsey & CompanyDigital, Infrastructure, Analytics2022 β 2024
- Daimler Trucks North AmericaSimulation & Data2019Portland, United States
- Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research & Technology CentreSimulation & Data2018Singapore
- MIT Media LabSimulation & Data2018
- MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering (MechE)Robotics2018
Skills & more
Public Speaking4Engineering4Research5Computer-Aided Design (CAD)1Mechanical Engineering5
From Max's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Max Raven?
- Max Raven previously managed artificial intelligence transformation initiatives at McKinsey and holds a degree from MIT with expertise in data analytics and simulation.
- Where does Max Raven work?
- Max Raven is Founder of Interface.
- What companies did Max Raven found?
- Max Raven founded Interface.
- Where did Max Raven go to school?
- Max Raven studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering); Harvard University (Cross-Registered, Carr Center for Human Rights Policy); Royal College of Music (Junior Department, Classical and Jazz Piano).
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