Max Bernstein

Max Bernstein is a seasoned professional in the data science and product management fields, currently serving as the VP of Data at AirDNA, a company specializing in short-term rental data and analytics.1 His career trajectory showcases a steady progression in roles related to data science and product development within the travel and marketing industries.

Career Progression

Max's professional journey at AirDNA includes:

• VP of Data (current position as of October 2024)
• Director of Product (January 2022 - April 2024)
• Director of Data Science (June 2021 - January 2022)
• Data Scientist (January 2020 - June 2021)1

Prior to joining AirDNA, Max held several positions that contributed to his expertise:

• Data Science - Tech Lead at Merkle (January 2017 - January 2020)
• Manager of Digital Analytics at Merkle (January 2014 - December 2016)
• Data Strategist at Copernicus Marketing Consulting and Research (March 2013 - March 2014)
• Digital Marketing Specialist at iProspect (January 2011 - February 2013)1

Education

Max Bernstein earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Northeastern University, studying there from 2005 to 2010.1

Expertise and Contributions

In his role at AirDNA, Max has been instrumental in developing and improving tools for the short-term rental market. He has spoken about the nuances of pricing in the industry, emphasizing the importance of detailed market research and analytics.2 His work has contributed to making professional-level tools more accessible to individual hosts and property managers.

Max has also provided insights on market trends, such as the growth of short-term rental demand in small city and rural markets, particularly in coastal and mountain/lake destinations.3 His analysis has helped shed light on the evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, comparing hotel and short-term rental performance across various metrics.

Max Bernstein's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username maxbernstein, where professionals can connect with him and learn more about his work in the data and analytics field within the short-term rental industry.4