Max

Facilitation Approach

Great team building happens when people forget it’s team building and just start playing. I bring clear structure, contagious energy, and room for surprise. When people feel safe bringing their whole, authentic selves into the room, real collaboration follows.

Education & Certifications

Academic Degrees & Certifications

  • B.A. – Theatre – The Ohio State University

Professional Background

Bora “Max” Koknar has been facilitating corporate team building events since 2016 and serving as a lead facilitator since 2017, guiding groups ranging from Fortune 10 companies and tech startups to schools and small businesses. His 20+ year background in experiential theater and event production give him a deep toolkit for reading rooms, building momentum, and creating moments where teams genuinely connect.
As CEO of StoryPunk, an experience design studio, Max develops immersive experiences that build human connection by blending storytelling, technology, and game design. His previous leadership roles at Dragon Productions Theatre Company and Epic Immersive included designing bespoke corporate experiences that challenged teams to collaborate, communicate, and problem-solve under pressure.

Career Highlights

  • Designed bespoke experiential programming for Google, Apple, and Meta
  • Received the CALI Catalyst Award for non-profit leadership work during the pandemic
  • Facilitated hundreds of teambuilding programs across dozens of organizations in virtually every industry

Favorite & Specialized Activities

Just for Fun

Max trained in the mime lineage of Marcel Marceau, worked as fire-breather/acrobat at renaissance festivals, and owns a deaf Dalmatian named Ludwig van Beethoven.

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