# Max Cutler

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**Max Cutler** is an American entrepreneur, creator, author and businessman best known for founding the podcast studio [Parcast](/source/Parcast) in 2016.

[Spotify](/source/Spotify) acquired Parcast in 2019.[1] Max Cutler has been featured on *Fortune* 40 Under 40,[2] The 40(ish) Most Powerful People in Podcasting,[3] *Forbes* 30 Under 30,[4] and *The Hollywood Reporter's* 35 Rising Executives Under 35 lists.[5] In 2023, Cutler stepped down from Spotify.[6]

## Early life

Cutler was born and raised in Los Angeles, California.[7] He attended [Viewpoint School](/source/Viewpoint_School), a [nondenominational](/source/Nondenominational) school in [Calabasas, California](/source/Calabasas,_California). He earned a bachelor's degree in finance and entrepreneurship from the [University of Arizona](/source/University_of_Arizona) in 2013.[4]

Cutler's father, [Ron Cutler](/source/Ron_Cutler_(radio_broadcaster)), is a veteran radio broadcaster who went by the name Ron Diamond. Ron started Cutler Productions, a radio syndication[8] company in the 1980s. Max has cited his father as having a huge influence on his career and life.[7]

## Career

In June 2016, Max Cutler and his father founded the podcasting Studio [Parcast](/source/Parcast)[9] without outside investment. While he has cited podcast *[Serial](/source/Serial_(podcast))* by [Sarah Koenig](/source/Sarah_Koenig) as an inspiration, his vision was to consistently produce high-quality content across various genres.[10][11] In the latter half of 2021, Parcast ventured into limited-run investigative series, including podcasts *Imposters* and *Revelations* (with [Blumhouse Productions](/source/Blumhouse_Productions)).[12] At its peak, Parcast achieved over 1 billion downloads, employed a team of over 120 staff and produced more than 140 shows weekly in eight different languages. Cutler is known for creating and producing podcasts like *Conspiracy Theories, Supernatural, Horoscope Today*[13] and *International Infamy*.[14]

On April 1, 2019, Spotify acquired Parcast for $56 million.[5][6] Cutler would become Spotify’s VP, head of creator content and partnerships, responsible for deals and partnerships.[15][16]

Under Cutler's guidance, Spotify attracted notable podcast creators including Ashley Flowers (*Crime Junkie*), Ash and Alaina (*Morbid*), Alex Cooper (*[Call Her Daddy](/source/Call_Her_Daddy)*),[17] [Emma Chamberlain](/source/Emma_Chamberlain) (*Anything Goes*),[18] Mark Fischbach (*Markiplier*) and the Fantasy Footballers. Cutler also greenlit a number of nontraditional podcasters such as [Kim Kardashian](/source/Kim_Kardashian), [Brené Brown](/source/Bren%C3%A9_Brown),*[19]* and Addison Rae.[20] In addition, Cutler was tasked with leading Kids Content and Audiobook Originals as well as developing content for Spotify’s push into live audio.

Cutler is also the author of *Cults: Inside the World's Most Notorious Groups and Understanding the People Who Joined Them*, based on the podcast *Cults.* Cutler left Spotify in 2023 to launch a new venture.[17] In April 2024 Pave Studios launched, describing itself as a production company "at the intersection of audio, video, books, and entertainment."[21]

## References

1. Lunden, Ingrid (26 March 2019). ["Spotify acquires true crime studio Parcast to expand its original podcast content"](https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/26/spotify-acquires-true-crime-studio-parcast-to-expand-its-original-podcast-content/). *TechCrunch*. Retrieved 2020-12-30.

1. ["Max Cutler | 2020 40 under 40 in Media and Entertainment"](https://fortune.com/40-under-40/2020/max-cutler/). *Fortune*. Retrieved 2020-12-30.

1. T. H. R. Staff (2022-10-05). ["The 40(ish) Most Powerful People in Podcasting"](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/most-powerful-people-in-podcasting-1235228738/). *The Hollywood Reporter*. Retrieved 2023-10-29.

1. ["Max Cutler, 30-under-30"](https://www.forbes.com/profile/max-cutler/#a47e16a5f171). *Forbes*. August 2, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2019.

1. Ford, Rebecca & Sandberg, Bryn (6 November 2019). ["Next Gen 2019: Hollywood's 35 Rising Executives 35 and Under"](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/next-gen-2019-hollywoods-35-rising-executives-35-under-1250208). *The Hollywood Reporter*. Retrieved 2020-01-02.

1. Chan, J. Clara (2023-02-21). ["Spotify’s Top Creator Partnerships Executive to Depart in May"](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/spotify-max-cutler-1235330924/). *The Hollywood Reporter*. Retrieved 2023-10-29.

1. ["The Story Behind Parcast"](https://podcastbusinessjournal.com/the-story-behind-parcast). Podcast Business Journal. February 13, 2019. Retrieved December 13, 2019.

1. ["Radio Kid Sells Company To Spotify"](https://radioink.com/2019/03/27/radio-kid-sells-company-to-spotify/). *Radio Ink*. 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2020-01-02.

1. Locker, Melissa (August 19, 2019). ["Spotify Parcast just launched a new daily true-crime podcast for all you crime junkies"](https://www.fastcompany.com/90391874/spotify-parcast-just-launched-a-new-daily-true-crime-podcast-for-all-you-crime-junkies). Fast Company. Retrieved December 13, 2019.

1. Coyne, Marley (June 4, 2018). ["Parcast Founder Max Cutler On Creating Original Content"](https://www.forbes.com/sites/marleycoyne/2018/06/04/parcast-founder-max-cutler-on-creating-original-content/#1d61c6f62889). *Forbes*. Retrieved December 12, 2019.

1. Engel, Jonah (April 16, 2018). ["Pulp Nonfiction: Podcasts Go Mass-Market"](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/16/style/parcast-podcasts.html). *The New York Times*. Retrieved December 2, 2019.

1. White, Peter (2021-10-01). ["Blumhouse TV & Vespucci Team On Spotify Original Cult Podcast Series 'Revelations'"](https://deadline.com/2021/10/blumhouse-tv-vespucci-team-on-spotify-original-cult-podcast-series-revelations-1234847724/). *Deadline*. Retrieved 2022-01-03.

1. Jarvey, Natalie (3 September 2019). ["Spotify's Parcast Launches 'Horoscope Today' Podcast Series | Hollywood Reporter"](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/parcast-launches-horoscope-today-podcast-series-1235672). *www.hollywoodreporter.com*. Retrieved 2020-12-30.

1. Marks, Andrea (2021-06-08). ["Ashley Flowers of 'Crime Junkie' Goes Global in New Podcast 'International Infamy'"](https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/true-crime-podcast-ashley-flowers-international-infamy-spotify-parcast-1180001/). *Rolling Stone*. Retrieved 2022-01-03.

1. Steele, Anne & Cheung, Philip (2022-08-27). ["WSJ News Exclusive | Spotify’s Head of ‘Talk’ Talks Crime, Creators and Exclusivity"](https://www.wsj.com/articles/spotifys-head-of-talk-talks-crime-creators-and-exclusivity-11661601601). *Wall Street Journal*. [ISSN 0099-9660](https://www.worldcat.org/issn/0099-9660). Retrieved 2023-10-29.

1. Spangler, Todd (2022-05-12). ["Spotify Reorgs Podcast Content Studios, Promoting Parcast’s Max Cutler and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons to New Roles"](https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/spotify-podcast-reorg-bill-simmons-max-cutler-1235265130/). *Variety*. Retrieved 2023-10-29.

1. Ferris, Luke (2023-06-24). ["Former Spotify Executive Max Cutler on What's Next in Podcasting"](https://foundr.com/articles/marketing/max-cutler-whats-next-in-podcasting). *Foundr*. Retrieved 2023-10-29.

1. Spangler, Todd (2022-11-17). ["Emma Chamberlain Inks Exclusive Spotify Podcast Deal"](https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/emma-chamberlain-spotify-podcast-anything-goes-1235435401/). *Variety*. Retrieved 2023-10-29.

1. Jarvey, Natalie (23 September 2020). ["Brené Brown Signs Exclusive Podcast Deal With Spotify (Exclusive)"](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/brene-brown-signs-exclusive-podcast-deal-with-spotify-exclusive). *The Hollywood Reporter*. Retrieved 2020-12-30.

1. ["TikTok Star Addison Rae And Her Mom Launch 'Mama Knows Best' Podcast For Spotify/Parcast"](https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/198368/tiktok-star-addison-rae-and-her-mom-launch-mama-kn). *All Access*. Retrieved 2020-12-30.

1. ["Max Cutler Launches New Media Company-- Pave Studios"](https://www.pavestudios.com/post/pave-studios-official-launch). *Pave Studios*. Retrieved 2024-04-17.

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