Building Tomorrow’s Food and Ag Leaders, Today.
Unlocking leadership excellence through proven strategies, deep industry expertise, and personalized support.
Meet our Founder
Maximillian Cunha, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 10 years of disruptive food and agritech start-up experience, specializes in empowering leaders to navigate the complexities of modern interpersonal business environments. With a proven track record of coaching executives across industries—from technology startups to Fortune 500 companies—Max has a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in dynamic and high-stakes roles, particularly within food and ag.
Max’s unique approach combines strategic insight with deep emotional intelligence and mastery of communication. His approach empowers leaders to enhance communication, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful impact within their organizations.
What Sets Us Apart
Bespoke Problem Solving
for Lasting Impact
Our coaching approach is uniquely customized to each client, ensuring that every strategy and action plan aligns with your personal goals and challenges. This tailored approach drives meaningful, long-term transformation rather than quick, temporary fixes.
Experienced Advising
with Proven Results
Our team consists of seasoned professionals with a track record of success in developing resilient, effective leaders. With years of disruptive ag/foodtech industry experience, we bring deep expertise and practical insights that empower you to excel in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Crisis Management
We understand start ups don’t succeed on a 9-5, so neither do we. We offer on-demand, crisis-response leadership so you will never feel alone.
Our Services
One-on-One
Executive Advising
Personalized coaching sessions that equip leaders with the tools to overcome challenges and accelerate growth. Ideal for executives seeking to enhance impact and refine their leadership skills.
Leadership
Development Programs
Structured programs focused on developing core leadership skills and fostering team effectiveness. Perfect for building a pipeline of future leaders and strengthening organizational culture.
Company Culture Development
Personalized coaching sessions that equip leaders with the tools to overcome challenges and accelerate growth. Ideal for executives seeking to enhance impact and refine their leadership skills.
Executive Search
Discover the leaders who will drive your organization forward. From executive search and board director recruitment to tailored organizational development strategies, we deliver solutions that align leadership with your company’s vision and goals.
Visit our executive search arm to learn more.
One-on-One Executive Advising
Bespoke advisory for executives navigating critical decisions and leadership challenges.
Leadership Development Programs
Structured programs designed to cultivate high-potential leaders into confident decision-makers. Perfect for building a pipeline of future leaders and strengthening organizational culture.
Company Culture Development
Helping organizations instill strong values, communication frameworks, and retention strategies
Executive Search
Our executive search process leverages industry-specific expertise and a proactive approach to find proven leaders with the skillsets that perfectly intersect with your technologies.
Visit our established Executive Search arm to learn more.
The Espalier Method
DISCOVER
Through open conversations, self-assessments, and diagnostic tools, we uncover what truly drives you and identify areas for growth. By understanding where you are and where you want to go, we set the foundation for a transformational coaching experience.
DEVELOP
SUPPORT
We work together to overcome any obstacles, providing insights and encouragement along the way. This structured support system ensures that you remain motivated, focused, and equipped to make steady progress while handling any new challenges with confidence.
TRANSFORM
The Espalier Method
DISCOVER
DEVELOP
SUPPORT
TRANSFORM
Results of Executive Coaching
*Anderson 2001; International Coach Federation, 2009; McGovern et al, 2001; Executive Coaching Associ. Vol IV, #1.
Anderson, 2001; International Coach Federation, 2009; McGovern et al., 2001; Parker Wilkins, 2006
Voicess of Success
If you want to go fast, go alone. if you want to go far,
go together.
