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Ignite Seattle 23, Fixing the World’s Biggest Machine

Max Effgen, February 20, 2014September 5, 2014

http://www.flickr.com/photos/morgenschuler/12653082165/in/pool-ignite/ Last week, I had an amazing opportunity to talk about the World’s Biggest Machine and how to fix it. These great pictures by Morgen Schuler Photography are a bonus.

Urban Orcas

Max Effgen, February 5, 2012December 2, 2013

Puget Sound is home to a couple of orca pods, but until yesterday I have never seen them near Seattle. These whales usually hang out in the San Juan Islands and will make trips down to the south Puget Sound. These whales were headed towards West Seattle. I was able…

Kalakala close to the end

Max Effgen, January 23, 2012June 14, 2023

The Kalakala Ferry leaves Seattle, March 2004 A piece of Seattle history is likely to finally meet its end in what has been a long and sad decline. The Kalakala, a beautiful art deco ferry, served the Seattle to Bremerton route for decades. After being rescued from live as a…

Happy New Year Wallpaper

Max Effgen, December 29, 2011

Happy New Year and best wishes for an amazing 2012! This is a view of the start of the Space Needle fireworks from a few years back with my trusty Xpan. It is one of my favorite images since the Space Needle was encased in smoke about 2 minutes later….

Seattle Skyline

Max Effgen, March 5, 2011

Seattle’s skyline from Kerry Park in the Queen Anne neighborhood is one of my favorite views of the city. This panoramic was taken on a cold, clear morning with my trusty Xpan. For this weekend edition, I am making this wallpaper available for all 2 of my readers in 3…

Blue Angels

Max Effgen, August 6, 2010

The Blue Angels are back in Seattle for Seafair. With a few days off, I took the kids down to see them. It was quite a thrill. Have a great Seafair and weekend!

Snow Leopard Wallpaper

Max Effgen, March 14, 2010

I finally got a decent shot of one of the two snow leopard cubs at Woodland Park Zoo. Mac fanboys can rejoice! These cubs are a tough shoot. They are very quick and curious and seem to know how to not be photographed. Enjoy the wallpaper. I will keep photographing…

Coffee experts describe the coffee they love

Max Effgen, October 18, 2009

Interesting article and graphic on coffee in today’s Seattle Times. I am partial to Kona with price being the only major obstacle to drinking it daily. Seattle Times: Taster’s Choice: Coffee experts describe the coffee they love

Seattle Coffee Houses – Belltown

Max Effgen, October 16, 2009

3 great coffee houses in the Belltown neighborhood just north of downtown Seattle. If they are on this list, they are worth checking out. Uptown Espresso at 4th and Wall is a great meeting space with free WiFi. Home of the “Velvet Foam”. Top Pot Hand-Forged Doughnuts has been a…

You should check: Phone Sales Strategies for new Startups

Max Effgen, October 13, 2009

I did miss the meeting, but not the slides. Worthwhile slides, video and post by Bryan Starbuck: Phone Sales Strategies for new Startups

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Max Effgen

Max Effgen

I build and grow technology companies as an entrepreneur and angel investor, backing early-stage startups in AI, health & wellness, ultra-low power radio, and enterprise software. I test performance gear the same way I evaluate companies: what actually works in the real world.

Measure what matters. Your body keeps score.

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