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EPISODE · Jul 14, 2026 · 16 MIN

Von der Eishockey-Kabine zum D2C-Supplement-Startup: Max Wasser (Maxlevel)

from Startup Insider · host Jan Thomas, Max Wasser (MaxLevel.fit), Redaktion: Zoe Angelis, Lucas Lehmann

Aus dem Kabinen-Kater zur Performance-Brand: MaxLevel.fit will den Supplement-Markt neu definieren. Max Wasser ist Gründer von Maxlevel einem Koblenzer Startup für pflanzliche, hochwertige Supplements im Sport- und Leistungsbereich. In Early Stage mit Lucas Lehmann spricht Max über den strategischen Pivot von Katerheld zu Maxlevel, die Entwicklung von Electrolyte+ gemeinsam mit Leon Lilik, Athletiktrainer der Kölner Haie. Außerdem geht es darum, wie sich das junge Startup gegen die etablierten Riesen im boomenden Supplement-Markt behaupten will. Über den Gast Max Wasser ist Gründer und CEO von Maxlevel. Der Koblenzer startete seine Karriere als professioneller Eishockeyspieler in der Oberliga und absolvierte parallel einen M.Sc. in Business Management an der Hochschule Koblenz mit Fokus auf Operationsmanagement und digitale Transformation. Anschließend sammelte er jahrelang Erfahrung im Controlling und in der Finance Transformation bei DPD Deutschland. 2023 gründete er während seines Studiums unter dem Namen „Katerheld" sein erstes Startup – ausgezeichnet als Start-up des Jahres 2023 der HS Koblenz. 2026 vollzog er den strategischen Pivot zur Marke Maxlevel und brachte gemeinsam mit Athletiktrainer Leon Lilik das Hochleistungsprodukt Electrolyte+ auf den Markt. Maxlevel steht für radikale Ehrlichkeit, Wissenschaft und Nachhaltigkeit in der Supplement-Branche. Zu den Live Sessions:Alle unsere kommenden Live Sessions:https://sessions.startup-insider.com/session?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_content=shownotes Den beliebten Startup Insider Daily Newsletter kann man hier abonnieren: https://startup-insider.com/newsletter-anmelden/ **Startup Insider – der tägliche Podcast zur Startup- & Tech-Szene**Startup Insider liefert dir werktäglich kompakte News, Einordnungen und Interviews zu Startups, Venture Capital, Finanzierungsrunden, Exits und neuen Technologien.**Jetzt folgen & keine Folge verpassen** **Alle weiteren Podcasts, Newsletter, Events & Werbepartner findest du hier** : 🔗 https://linktr.ee/startupinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Max Wasser gründete aus dem Eishockey-Alltag heraus erst Katerheld, dann Maxlevel. Er erklärt den Pivot zu pflanzlichen Supplements, die Partnerschaft mit Profisport-Trainer Leon Lilik und den Weg im D2C-Markt.

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