Bala is a seasoned real estate developer with extensive experience in ground-up new construction, land development, and value-add repositioning projects. Operating across Silicon Valley (CA), Phoenix (AZ), and Dallas/Fort Worth (TX), Bala is a full-spectrum developer proficient in land entitlements, stabilization, and operations.

His focus is on creating Build-to-Rent communities and executing large-scale land development projects in the Phoenix MSA market. With hands-on expertise in every phase of the deal life cycle, Bala's strategic approach drives success in some of the nation’s most dynamic real estate markets.

As the founder of the Silicon Valley tech start-up Peel, Bala raised $96 million from top-tier investors including Redpoint Ventures and Alibaba Investments.

Peel’s software became a staple on major Android devices globally and was featured in the Apple Store. Beyond his entrepreneurial achievements, Bala is deeply committed to fostering innovation as the creator of the “Engineering Entrepreneurship” program at the University of Arizona.

This program bridges engineering and business, inspiring the next generation of tech leaders.