When you combine Australian people skills and Finnish reliability, you get me: Maxine. If there’s one thing you should know about me, it's that when people are involved, I'm interested.Over the last few years, my work has focused on early-stage startups, innovations that address social and economic inequalities, and entrepreneurial leadership. As those that have worked with me can (probably) attest to, I thrive under pressure and always search for ways to take myself and my team to new heights while having fun. I'm in the process of wrapping up my incredible journey at Slush. In 2025, I will be launching Meridian Agency, a marketing agency helping startups and small businesses build large organic followings and go viral. We're using the expertise of immigrant marketers from more competitive markets—we've collectively amassed over 50 million views, 150,000+ followers, and 7,500+ pieces of content across social media platforms for the companies we've previously worked with.Our hot takes?1. We don't believe it's necessary to spend thousands on paid ads to get your brand known, unlike what some agencies might tell you. 2. We believe Finland might be a bit too humble for its own good: other countries push the boundaries and have cracked the code to standing out among competitors. It's time for Finnish companies to do the same.Interested in what we're doing at Meridian? Feel free to send me a message.