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title: "Max Rivera - Microsoft AI | LinkedIn"
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# Max Rivera - Microsoft AI | LinkedIn

Max Rivera Sign in to view Max’s full profile Max can introduce you to 10+ people at Microsoft AI Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . New York, New York, United States Contact Info Sign in to view Max’s full profile Max can introduce you to 10+ people at Microsoft AI Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . 10K followers 500+ connections See your mutual connections View mutual connections with Max Max can introduce you to 10+ people at Microsoft AI Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Join to view profile Message Sign in to view Max’s full profile Max can introduce you to 10+ people at Microsoft AI Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Microsoft AI Emerson College Report this profile About Tech executive and investor with 15+ years of experience leading innovation at the… see more Welcome back Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in or By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . New to LinkedIn? 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Sign in Welcome back Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in or By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . New to LinkedIn? Join now or By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . 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HITEC is a premiere global executive leadership organization of senior business and technology executives who have built outstanding careers in technology. *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> 40 Under 40 Award *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> NegociosNow *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> Jan 2024 *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> 2023 Cynopsis Rising Star Award *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> Cynopsis Media *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> Oct 2023 The Rising Star Awards program highlights stand-out performers, innovators and emerging leaders in the TV Media industry who are 35 years old or younger, but have the passion, talent and creativity to take the industry to new heights. *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> NextGen 30 Under 30 Presented by Goldman Sachs *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> Hispanic Executive *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> Nov 2022 Featured as a 30 Under 30 honoree of 2022 for outstanding work in tech and business. *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> Mercyhurst University Cum Laude Award *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> Mercyhurst University *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> May 2012 *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> Delta Mu Delta *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> Mercyhurst College *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> Jan 2012 *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> Dean's List *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> Mercyhurst College *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> Oct 2010 Academic Excellence *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> Phi Eta Sigma *]:mb-0">- *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> Mar 2010 Honor Society for excelling students *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> Mercyhurst Egan Honors Scholarship *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> Mercyhurst College *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> Feb 2009 *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> Mercyhurst International Scholarship *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> Mercyhurst College *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> Feb 2009 View Max’s full profile See who you know in common Get introduced Contact Max directly Join to view full profile Other similar profiles Dan Austin Dan Austin Blue Modo Media, Inc 7K followers Odessa, FL View Profile Kyle Cox Kyle Cox THE/ CREATIVE DISTRICT 7K followers Phoenix, AZ View Profile Jake Kurtz Jake Kurtz Brick Media 19K followers Tampa, FL View Profile Anna Madill Anna Madill Avenue 9K followers Portland, OR View Profile Richard Welch Richard Welch Digitally Savvy 7K followers New York City Metropolitan Area View Profile Jeffrey Eisenberg Jeffrey Eisenberg Zooby Neighborhood Superheroes, Inc. 10K followers Austin, TX View Profile Jinal Shah Jinal Shah Zip Co 8K followers New York, NY View Profile Roy Morejon Roy Morejon 🚀 From Digital Pioneer to AI Innovation Catalyst<br><br>I wrote my first line of code at 11, finding myself consulting for AOL and Microsoft in my teens. <br><br>While others were playing Super NES, I was fascinated by how digital systems worked—and more importantly, how they could work better.<br><br>That early pattern recognition—seeing not just what technology could do, but what it COULD do—has defined my career. 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While the terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed, this acquisition marks a major success and recognition for SpotHero co-founder and CEO Mark Lawrence, who will continue to lead the company from Chicago. SpotHero employs approximately 250 people across Chicago, Toronto, and several other cities. Its mobile platform connects drivers to more than 13,000 parking providers in over 400 cities. As a frequent user and big fan of both platforms, I’m excited about the potential for an even more seamless and integrated experience. Congratulations to Mark, his entire team, and everyone who helped build this Chicago-grown company over the years. A proud moment for the city and its entrepreneurial community. Read here the Crain's Chicago Business coverage by John Pletz: https://lnkd.in/giHUmZcj 190 5 Comments Ankur Mehra MetaCogX • 12K followers Historically, hardware has led the path for consumer tech adoption The Walkman led to the iPod; the iPod led to the iPhone Hardware has always made emerging technology 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 But in 2025, the hardware-first era seemed to be slowly fading away Recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings by micro-mobility company 𝐑𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬 and consumer robotic company 𝐢𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭, and a distress sale of 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐀𝐈 𝐩𝐢𝐧 a few months back, suggest that building breakthrough hardware is getting tougher than ever before I know it sounds a bit crazy, but to me, even 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐬, with their iconic DC universe superheroes and legacy characters always felt ‘tangible’ as compared to their cloud-based acquirer, Netflix I've always argued that the mass adoption of emerging tech will always depend on the 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 of it's hardware - whether it’s Meta glasses, or Apple Vision Pro, or even the Humanoid robots But, is that so? With the fast-changing world order of increasing tariff complexities, cheap competitive alternatives, global trade wars, and supply chain disruptions - will hardware and its form-function dependability continue to be the gatekeeper of innovation? OR, will 2026 be the year when AI decouples consumer tech adoption from hardware dependency? 16 5 Comments Explore top content on LinkedIn Find curated posts and insights for relevant topics all in one place. View top content