Background

Startups +
Streetwear +
Software

I’ve spent the last 12 years working with startups in different roles, capacities, and industries.

My journey started as a founder bootstrapping a sneaker boutique. What was supposed to be a summer project turned into a three year run involving international press, Nike executives, and Daymond John of Shark Tank.

My passion for underserved communities took over; spanning across digital, brand, and culture ecosystems. Whether it was a newly funded startup or an established business trying to reach another stratosphere - I became a purveyor of growth.

I’m an adventurer, a cultivator, a student of people, and above all else - I’m a dot connector.

Honorable
Mentions

Worked in Boston, NYC and Silicon Valley startup ecosystems

Nominated 3 times for Business Week’s 25 under 25

Reforge Graduate, top tech growth program in the US

Built incubator acknowledged by Bill Clinton’s Global Foundation

Ran 4 Businesses

Worked inside Playground Global -
a leading hardware incubator

Covered by 3 global publications: Sneaker Freaker, Kicks Magazine, and Katie Couric’s Evening News

Community
Memberships

Babson College Alumni // Boston Startup Coalition // Reforge // Boston Content Writers // Stand With Asian Americans (SwAA) // POC in Tech // Product School // NFT X Streetwear Blueprint

Other Titles

Digital Nomad // Son of Vietnamese Immigrants // Mentor of Inner City Youth // City Dweller // Sports + Culture Writer // Artist // Coach for Entrepreneurs // Brand Aficionado // Food + Movie Enthusiast // and Community Broker

Testimonials

What others say
about Johnny

Johnny is a passionate advocate for the best user experience. His ability to holistically understand products and how they fit into the larger ecosystem of an organization makes him invaluable as a leader that can keep projects on track and within scope. As a Product Designer, I’d welcome the chance to work with Johhny again anytime.

Gaius Benbow

Director of Design, WongDoody

Johnny has amazing skills and an incredible brain. But so do a lot of people, what makes him stand mountains above others is the sheer humanity of his leadership. It’s humbling and I can’t wait for all his talents to come to a head.

Jen Hau

Head of Product, VenueBook

Johnny’s got a deep skillset he uses to shape products and scale ventures. But what sets him apart is his perspective. His mix of objectivity and creativity lets him see and create what others can’t. That’s why he’s a special type of startup leader.”

Adam McGowan

Chief Operating Officer, Stackwell Capital

Johnny’s decision-making in the face of extreme volatility and under changing circumstances is highly impressive. I saw him grow into a role that was extremely difficult to grip and forged a solution that wasn’t common denominator. It was unique, inclusive, and better than the sum of all its parts.

Cubby Golden

Head Designer, Super Heroic
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