Meet Your Instructor
About
Mark Maxwell
Investment Banking, Tech Startups, Venture Capital — across four continents. Now sharing everything I've learned.
Why I Started
Futureproof
I started Futureproof because I landed my dream job — Investment Banking in Sydney — and hated it. Not only that, but I wasn't even any good at it!
This happened because I knew so little about the working world when I ventured into it.
My goal with Futureproof is to give students and early professionals transparency into the business world, so that they can make an informed decision about what industry, job and company would suit them most based on their personal priorities.
What are your values?
"Mine, for example, were money and travel, while my best friends' were security and professional qualifications."
Do you know what yours are?
Don't worry, this course is designed to help you figure that out...
"AI hits grads the hardest. There will be an 83% drop in grad roles available in 2026 compared to 2023. To succeed, students need to go the extra mile with courses like FutureProof"
My Experience
Investment Banking
Macquarie
Started my career in Sydney's financial district
Tech Startups
3 x $Billion+ Companies
Built and scaled high-growth technology businesses
Venture Capital
Sequoia, Lakestar
Invested in the next generation of world-changing companies
Global Experience
London, Sydney, Singapore, New York
Worked across four continents and diverse business cultures
What You'll Discover
This course will help you identify your professional values, understand how businesses really work, and make career decisions that align with what actually matters to you.