Today, I focus on advising, investing in, and consulting with creative businesses—balancing beautiful aesthetics with practical functionality to help them thrive while staying true to their vision.
Today, I focus on advising, investing in, and consulting with creative businesses—balancing beautiful aesthetics with practical functionality to help them thrive while staying true to their vision.
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Earlier in my career, I progressed from a designer to a creative director in digital marketing and brand agencies, shaping everything from campaign concepts to global branding systems. Beyond my professional work, I serve on the Advisory Board of KinoSaito, an art center dedicated to experimentation in abstract art.
Earlier in my career, I progressed from a designer to a creative director in digital marketing and brand agencies, shaping everything from campaign concepts to global branding systems. Beyond my professional work, I serve on the Advisory Board of KinoSaito, an art center dedicated to experimentation in abstract art.
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Over the years, I’ve helped teams develop their unique brand voices, tackle creative challenges, and build user experiences that perform while looking awesome. In my roles—most recently as VP of Design at Magic Labs and Vista and during my seven years at Netflix—I set quality standards, guided brand and product strategies, and mentored design teams. I’ve also served as a Design Director at Wealthfront and Mint.com, where I led teams to create intuitive personal finance experiences.
Over the years, I’ve helped teams develop their unique brand voices, tackle creative challenges, and build user experiences that perform while looking awesome. In my roles—most recently as VP of Design at Magic Labs and Vista and during my seven years at Netflix—I set quality standards, guided brand and product strategies, and mentored design teams. I’ve also served as a Design Director at Wealthfront and Mint.com, where I led teams to create intuitive personal finance experiences.
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Background
Background
premium infused tequila / acquired by Diageo
21 Seeds
21 Seeds
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cocktails & hi-fi in Highland Park, LA
Johnny's
Johnny's
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cold brew / launching fall 2025
Mad Duchess
Mad Duchess
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nonprofit arts center
KinoSaito
KinoSaito
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Barely Urban
Barely Urban
athletic apparel
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HeBAN
HeBAN
Greek angel network
fine jewelry
GIYA
GIYA
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product growth agency
ProdUX
ProdUX
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live events app
mood
mood
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Magic Labs
Magic Labs
blockchain tools
Current Projects | Advising | Investments
Current Projects | Advising | Investments
designer, advisor, and investor working with people & businesses that prioritize creativity and design
designer, advisor, and investor working with people & businesses that prioritize creativity and design
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Steven Giannakouros
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