Max Baron

Max Baron is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating & Strategy Officer at Saturn, a calendar-based social platform designed primarily for high school students. He has been with Saturn since its inception in 2018, when he partnered with Dylan Diamond, who initially developed a scheduling app for his high school. Together, they expanded this concept into a comprehensive platform that helps students manage their schedules and connect with peers.

Background and Education

• Education: Max attended St. Paul's School and later graduated from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Business/Managerial Economics.
• Previous Experience: Before co-founding Saturn, Max held several notable positions:
  • Managing Director at Havas (2018): He worked on marketing strategies targeting youth demographics.
  • Strategic Advisor Roles: Max advised T-Mobile and Beats by Dr. Dre on marketing initiatives aimed at younger consumers.
  • Founder of PrepReps (2015-2017): He established a micro-influencer agency that connected students with brands.

Achievements

Max has been recognized for his contributions to marketing and entrepreneurship:

• Crain's New York Business 20 Under 20 (2016)
• Forbes 30 Under 30 (2021)

Saturn's Impact

Under Max's leadership, Saturn has raised significant funding, including $62 million from prominent investors such as General Catalyst and Ashton Kutcher. The platform currently supports over 19,000 schools, facilitating better organization and community among students.123