Max Blacker

Investment Analyst

Max earned his BA in Business from Brandeis University, where he was also a goalkeeper for the soccer team. During his time at Brandeis, Max took a leave of absence to play professional soccer in Belfast, Northern Ireland. While in Belfast, Max launched SETGK, a goalkeeper glove company that has quickly become one of the fastest-growing brands in the industry. Max then graduated with a  Master of Science in Finance degree from the Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business. While at Hopkins, he was a place kicker for the football team, a member of the Student-Managed Investment Fund and a Global Finalist in the 2024 Venture Capital Investment Competition. Outside of work, Max enjoys playing pickleball, spending time with family, and trying new restaurants.

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