Max lived in Canada for a decade, where he studied management, psychology, neuroscience, and marketing at the University of Lethbridge and the Lethbridge College. He also worked and was an entrepreneur during his studies.

After his graduation and a year of experience in the financial industry, Max returned to Switzerland. He graduated with an MBA; his thesis was about eHealth. During his thesis research, Max's interest in health technology grew, and he decided to start his own business, which became Resilient Inc.