Max Grundig: A Life Forged in Innovation and Art Max Grundig (1908-1989) wasn’t merely an entrepreneur; he was a quintessential German figure of the post-war era – a man who seamlessly blended relentless drive with a profound appreciation for beauty, particularly as embodied by the Old Masters. Born in Nuremberg amidst the shadows of World War I, Grundig's journey from a plumber’s apprentice to the founder of one of Germany’s most ico…