Join Nancy Ridge, Founder of Ridge Innovative, and Max Ferguson for an insightful conversation on reimagining workflows - exploring the intersection of trust, technology, and transformation.

Max Ferguson is the Founder and CEO of Lumin, a global SaaS platform serving over 120 million users worldwide.
Lumin delivers comprehensive document management solutions through a unified platform, including PDF editing, eSignature workflows, collaboration tools, and AI-powered features. The company serves high-growth startups and SMBs through to Fortune 500 enterprises, providing enterprise-grade security and functionality at every stage.

Max’s leadership philosophy centers on building a culture of innovation that challenges industry standards and solves complex business problems at scale. Under his direction, Lumin has demonstrated that world-class technology companies can compete globally while maintaining operational excellence and customer-centric innovation.

His experience scaling a SaaS platform to serve millions of users across diverse markets provides unique insights into building sustainable competitive advantages within the software landscape.

Index
•	01:26 – Max Ferguson’s Background
•	03:35 – The Spark Behind Lumin: Tracing the Inflection Point of Innovation 
•	08:37 – Uncovering Deeper Value in the Unexpected Impact of Lumin 
•	14:10 – AI’s Deeper Disruption Rethinking Workflows and Systems 
•	20:38 – Tech for All: How Lumin Is Driving Digital Inclusion 
•	30:41 – Understanding Digital Trust in a Rapidly Changing Ecosystem 
•	36:03 – The New Gatekeepers of Digital Trust 
•	40:01 – The Innovation Max would most like to see gain adoption 

Links –

•	Lumin - https://www.luminpdf.com/ 
•	Max Ferguson LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxkferg/ 

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