The Tools Shaping Modern Storytelling | with David McGavran | CEO at Maxon

About this episode

David McGavran discusses the tools shaping modern storytelling and his leadership at Maxon.

David McGavran has been leading Maxon as CEO since 2018, following a successful two-decade tenure at Adobe. As Adobe's director of engineering for professional audio and video, he spearheaded industry-transforming projects that empowered film editors, broadcasters, and post-production houses globally. At Maxon, David has driven strategic acquisitions, including Red Giant, Redshift, and ZBrush, significantly expanding the company's product portfolio and market presence. His innovative leadership continues to position Maxon at the forefront of media and entertainment technology. http://www.maxon.net/ Enjoyed this conversation? Join RevCommunity, the society of exceptional creative leaders. Apply to join: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://revthink.com/community/

People in this episode

Guest: David McGavran

Topics covered

• storytelling
• media technology
• leadership

Keywords

• Maxon
• Adobe
• Red Giant
• Redshift
• ZBrush

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Redshift, ZBrush, Maxon, Red Giant

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