Biography
Maximilian Werner was born in Zurich and began his career in private equity before turning to entrepreneurship with a mission to accelerate the ideas that can solve humanity’s greatest challenges. He is the founder and CEO of INSPIRED, the world’s first social network dedicated entirely to innovation. Built self-funded and launched in 2025, INSPIRED already counts more than 12,000 users worldwide and serves as a global stage where innovators, investors, and collaborators connect to turn bold ideas into real-world impact.