Designer • Builder • Advisor

about me


→ Grew up in California. AAU, Stanford alum.

→ Built and led teams at two VC-backed startups (one acquired, two failed—learned more from those)

→ Former Entrepreneur in Residence at a venture firm.

→ Currently consulting with early-stage founders, and building Moonrise on the side — an ai platform for wellness practitioners.

what i believe in


→ Design is leverage. Good design tells the truth, moves people, and drives business outcomes.

→ Momentum > perfection. Fast feedback wins.

→ Founders need real partners. Whether it’s design, product, or strategy, execution matters more than pitch decks.

→ You grow by doing. Most of the best opportunities in my life came from putting myself out there.

what I’m working on


→ Moonrise – Building the go-to platform for booking world-class mystical creators: sound healers, breathwork guides, tarot readers. Think Airbnb meets your higher self.

→ Advising & Consulting – Helping early-stage founders refine product direction, improve UX, and move fast with purpose.

past work


→ Apple – Built internal tooling for product teams.

→ SAP – Led design for enterprise developer tools.

→ Imgur – Redesigned the brand and product experience, boosting engagement and revenue.

→ RecurPal – Venture Backed and launched a SaaS tool for subscription tracking.

→ Dozens of early design systems, launches, and brand foundations for startups across AI, fintech, and wellness.

other things


• I occasionally mentor designers transitioning into UX or launching startups.

• I advise a handful of early-stage companies.

• I’m always happy to jam on a good idea, especially if it blends design, AI, or wellness.

contact


Email me at hey[at]philipsebastian.com

Or book a quick call if you have something specific in mind.

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