Max Frenzel

Max Frenzel is a creative technologist, bestselling author, and entrepreneur, with over ten years of experience in AI research and product development. After receiving his PhD in Quantum Information Theory from Imperial College London and working as a postdoctoral research fellow at Tokyo University, Max has been involved in several tech startups, focusing on the intersection of AI research and product design, as well as the applications of AI to creativity, design, and music. Some of the AI-art he has been involved in was exhibited at places like the Barbican Centre in London, and he is a regular public speaker on topics such as AI and creativity. His book "Time Off: A Practical Guide to Building Your Rest Ethic and Finding Success Without the Stress" became an international bestseller after its publication in 2020, and Max's ideas have been featured in Fast Company, Financial Times, Thrive Global, Entrepreneur Magazine, and other major publications. As a consultant, Max has helped companies like Deloitte, Gitlab, and Amdocs build their rest ethic. Max currently leads Mercari's AI/LLM team, focused on leveraging AI to deliver new value and experiences to users, as well as increasing employee productivity across the entire Mercari Group.

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