Max Parasol

Max Parasol is a seasoned professional in the Web3 and blockchain sectors, currently serving as the Executive Director and Head of Communications at The Spartan Group, a leading firm in the industry since April 2025. With extensive writing experience as a Features Writer for Cointelegraph since September 2021, Max Parasol actively engages with critical questions in the crypto space. Previous roles include Director of Public Relations at Serotonin, various positions at RMIT University focusing on blockchain innovation, and Managing Director/Venture Builder at Middle Road. Academic credentials include a PhD in Open Source Tech Ecosystems from the University of Technology Sydney and multiple master's degrees in International Investment from The Johns Hopkins University and Nanjing University. Other notable experiences encompass advisory roles in finance and technology through Bitfwd Capital, as well as adjunct faculty positions at esteemed universities.