# Max Kislevitz > Co-founder, Entrepreneur Max is the Co-founder of Bala, a movement brand that’s blurred the line between fashion and fitness. After a decade in advertising working with brands such as Google, Netflix and the NFL, Max and his wife Natalie Holloway founded Bala in 2018. They’ve been featured on ABC’s Shark Tank — closing a deal with Mark Cuban and Maria Sharapova — and saw sales soar past $20 million. Things Max can advise on: - Getting started with your startup - Brand positioning - Creative development - Early stage marketing - Influencer marketing - Working with manufacturers - Growth strategy - Fundraising **Rating:** 5/5 (11 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $250.00 ## Example Questions - I want to start a business. But where do I start? - How did you get in touch with investors and decide who to work with? - What’s the been the secret ingredient to Bala Bangles success? ## Links - [Expert profile](/MaxKislevitz) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/299366WG3nRkDo.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)