About

Mark Mastrandrea is a founder, operator, and podcaster passionate about building companies and sharing the real stories behind growth. In 2016, he co-founded Ikonick, a canvas art brand designed to inspire through motivational artwork. With partnerships spanning the NBA, Monopoly, Peanuts, NASA, and icons like Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan—and investment from Gary Vaynerchuk, Scooter Braun, and Cimpress/Vistaprint—Ikonick scaled into an eight-figure business by 2020. Driven by curiosity about what separates good companies from great ones, Mastrandrea launched Open Residency, a podcast featuring conversations with operators who have built eight-figure businesses. The insights from interviewing hundreds of successful entrepreneurs have sharpened his own leadership while establishing him as a trusted voice in the startup community. Today, he combines his proven operator experience with storytelling expertise to mentor entrepreneurs and creators building lasting companies. How Mark Can Help: 1. Scale a consumer brand from startup to eight figures 2. Build partnerships with major global brands and influencers 3. Navigate founder challenges and overcome business plateaus 4. Develop marketing strategies that merge culture and commerce 5. Leverage storytelling and content to fuel growth and leadership