# Mark Mastrandrea > Entrepreneur + Co-Founder of IKONICK -Co-Founder & CEO of IKONICK (backed by Gary Vaynerchuk & Scooter Braun) -Founder & Host of OPEN RESIDENCY \*Former CMO/Partner at MELIN I currently run IKONICK, an art and apparel brand with 50+ licenses including the NBA, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan (via Upper Deck), Monopoly, Tiger Woods, and Peanuts. My newest venture is Open Residency—a media platform featuring deep-dive interviews with 8–10 figure entrepreneurs and top-tier operators. Between scaling IKONICK and interviewing world-class talent, I stay sharp on what’s working right now in business—across brand, distribution, partnerships, and systems. If you’re looking to grow your business, build your brand, or scale partnerships, I can help you cut through the noise and focus on what moves the needle—no matter your stage. Areas I can advise on:     •    Licensing & brand partnerships     •    Content marketing (identification & systemization)     •    Growth marketing (bartered & paid)     •    Influencer & affiliate strategy     •    Go-to-market planning     •    Podcast strategy     •    Startup systems & org design     •    Brand building & positioning You can visit instagram.com/markbrazil to get a better feel for how and who I teach and learn from. ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $175.00 ## Example Questions - I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on? - How do I know if my business idea will work? - How would you approach growth for my business? - What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company? ## Links - [Expert profile](/markbrazil) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/310633JQ0OAls_.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)