
Meet Janet
Hi there!
Many know me as a seasoned product marketer, startup advisor, and a coach, but my journey here has been anything but straightforward.
From a young age, raised in a single-parent household with limited means, I learned the value of resilience and hard work. The tech world, where innovators and “think different” rebels thrive, was where I always wanted to be— I saw pushing boundaries as a fun challenge but also as a great privilege to shape what’s next in the future.
At Fortune 500 tech companies, I was at the forefront of upcoming trends like how consumers would adopt Apple Pay, or how we'll transform self-expression, play, and connection through social virtual reality and augmented reality experiences. I’ve led teams, co-designed and built prototypes, launched products used around the world, and yes—I’ve been laid off. Fortunately each experience, even the failures, taught me invaluable lessons about my values, purpose, and my why.
After navigating the highs and lows of big tech, venture-backed startups, and my own entrepreneurial journey, I discovered my two truths: I loved co-creating and launching products with human-centered design and empathy. I also found great joy in helping people uncover new aspects of themselves in life and career.
And now, I’m bridging those those truths as a career development and business coach. It truly has been an honor to witness people step into who they are meant to be.
Remember, our magic lives outside the comfort zone. If you’ve ever felt stuck, like you don’t belong, or just curious about what else is out there, I’ve been there too.
Ready to chat? I look forward to meeting you and hearing your story!
TL;DR —My professional path has led me through iconic brands and startups:
• Meta Horizon Worlds product launch & VR monetization @ Meta
• Apple Pay go-to-market & consumer adoption forecasting @ Apple
• Snap AR developer ecosystem expansion @ Snap
• Early stage employee at YC startups, @FundersClub and @Clever
• Founder & product lead of XR projects (personal & venture studios)
• Advisor & investor in early-stage web3 startups
• 1:1 Coach & team council facilitator certification @CTI, @Ojai Foundation