About

Max Puglisi is an event professional and musical catalyst who specializes in producing first-rate live experiences for audiences, organizations, students, families, and special groups. He is the Executive Producer at Stereo Dinner, a production group that curates events bringing musicians closer to audiences to share in the harmony of sound and taste, building deep sensory connections. Max has a background in crafting concerts and spent three years building multiple concert series in Syracuse, NY before his time with City Winery. Max honed his skills as Venue Manager of City Winery, at both the New York City flagship and the newer Boston property. Daily leadership of an operation boasting over 400 concerts and 200 high profile events annually equipped him to develop the unique “concert dining” brand in Boston and deliver unforgettable experiences to hundreds of thousands of concertgoers annually. He managed some aspect of all the realms of expertise in one building. Max's experience in the live music business has given him a unique view of the industry. He has learned firsthand from the leading minds in the mainstream music industry, built a musical community from the grassroots level, worked on the cutting edge of not-for-profit fine arts, coalesced his hospitality skills with his event productions knowledge, and thrived in top venues like Carnegie Hall. Max is actively seeking more experience in largescale concert production, programming, and operations. He also has eyes for startups and seeking out investment opportunities. At Stereo Dinner, Max designs luxury experiences for guests to enjoy curated pairing dinners in partnered restaurants with high profile artists and entertainers. He explores new sales opportunities, promotional channels, co-designs marketing campaigns, manages partner communities, and defines brand direction with co-founders. Max is the primary representative in customer communications. Max's past experience includes being the Brand Sales Manager at Wunderkeks - Best Cookies Ever! and the Venue Manager at City Winery. He has a Bachelor of Music from Syracuse University's Music & Entertainment Industries Program. Max has a tech stack that includes web and mobile. He has 11.11 years of relevant experience.