Meet Max
Maxwell Waitt is an entrepreneur based in the San Diego and Los Angeles areas. Maxwell’s attention to detail marks his nuanced approach to hospitality — from destination travel to boutique real estate.
Born in Sioux City and raised in Southern California, Maxwell planned Waitt family vacations from the age of 13, establishing his eye for inspiring design and architecture as he scoured travel journals, called luxury hotels, and jotted down itineraries. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California in 2020.
Today, Maxwell still hand writes his travel notes. His yellow legal pads are full of meticulously researched secrets to creating unforgettable experiences. But there's more to Max than his studious diligence. From development to high-end real estate, Maxwell’s work is effortlessly elegant, mirroring the well-dressed image he’s known for — intentional, bespoke, and refined.
These experiences have culminated in the creation of his very own boutique hospitality brand, Orli, which Maxwell co-founded with his sister Hailey that debuts in the summer of 2022.
Maxwell’s dedication extends to impacting change as well. He is passionate about the crisis intervention and suicide prevention work of The Trevor Project. Mindful that acceptance from at least one adult can decrease the risk of LGBTQ youth attempting suicide by 40 percent, Maxwell volunteers as a trained chat crisis counselor in addition to his fundraising and campaigning efforts on behalf of the organization.
Also, Maxwell serves as a board and investor committee member for the Waitt Foundation, a non-profit devoted to marine conservation efforts across the globe via grant-making, funding, and direct partnerships.
Intentional Experiences, Impeccable Fashion
"Life is a journey, not a destination."
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
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