2+

years experience

2+

years experience

100K+

design hours

100K+

design hours

180+

investor rejections

180+

investor rejections

1:1 Mentorship with Philip

Quick Overview

Quick Overview

I'm Phil — a designer and founder with experience at Apple, SAP, and multiple startups. I mentor designers, builders, and early-stage founders to accelerate their careers and companies.


What you'll get:

  • 1:1 mentorship focused on growth, clarity, and execution

  • Support across career moves, early-stage building, product leadership, and creative strategy

  • Personalized feedback on portfolios, product ideas, pitches, or career moves

  • Actionable steps after every session

  • Light async support between sessions (email or DM)

Pricing Options

Pricing Options

Mentorship Plan (most popular):

  • $200/month (cancel anytime)

  • Includes:

    • 2 calls per month (30–45 min each)

    • Email or DM support between sessions

    • Feedback on work, case studies, portfolio updates, job prep, or product ideas


Single Session (pay-as-you-go):

  • $175 per 60-minute session

  • $150/session for ADP List referrals

  • No commitment, book whenever needed

Note: Pricing is subject to increase as client slots fill up. If you'd like to lock in the current rate, book a session or sign up soon.

Typical cadence:

  • 1 session every 1–2 weeks (if doing single sessions)

Who I Work With

Who I Work With


  • Mid-to-senior designers leveling up or pivoting

  • Founders and early-stage builders refining ideas and execution

  • Designers launching side projects or startups

  • Career changers entering tech, startups, or leadership roles

How to Get Started

How to Get Started


  1. Book your first session or mentorship plan via Calendar

  2. Send a quick intro email about what you're working on

  3. Get ready to move fast with clear goals and action steps

(Not sure yet? You can book a free 15-10 min intro call!)

Why This Matters

Why This Matters

After leading design at top companies and founding startups, I know success is built on clarity, communication, and momentum. Whether you're aiming for your next role, launching your first product, or stepping into leadership, we'll build the systems and mindset you need to move like the person companies and investors already want to bet on.

Talk soon — excited to help you build what's next. ~Philip

Worked with World Class Teams

Words From Happy Clients

Discover what satisfied clients have to say about their experiences working with me.

Words From Happy Clients

Discover what satisfied clients have to say about their experiences working with me.

Words From Happy Clients

Discover what satisfied clients have to say about their experiences working with me.

Words From Happy Clients

Discover what satisfied clients have to say about their experiences working with me.

Chenlu Wang

San Francisco, USA.

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I felt truly supported in my conversation with Phil. He listened deeply, offered high-level insights, and helped me see new perspectives on my career path. With his background in design, entrepreneurship, and leadership, Phil shared strategic thinking that opened up new possibilities for my growth and exploration. Thank you so much, Phil!

Chenlu Wang

San Francisco, USA.

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I felt truly supported in my conversation with Phil. He listened deeply, offered high-level insights, and helped me see new perspectives on my career path. With his background in design, entrepreneurship, and leadership, Phil shared strategic thinking that opened up new possibilities for my growth and exploration. Thank you so much, Phil!

Chenlu Wang

San Francisco, USA.

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I felt truly supported in my conversation with Phil. He listened deeply, offered high-level insights, and helped me see new perspectives on my career path. With his background in design, entrepreneurship, and leadership, Phil shared strategic thinking that opened up new possibilities for my growth and exploration. Thank you so much, Phil!

Chenlu Wang

San Francisco, USA.

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I felt truly supported in my conversation with Phil. He listened deeply, offered high-level insights, and helped me see new perspectives on my career path. With his background in design, entrepreneurship, and leadership, Phil shared strategic thinking that opened up new possibilities for my growth and exploration. Thank you so much, Phil!

Paul Smith

San Francisco, USA.

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Working with Phil pushed me to think bigger and move faster. His eye for detail, creative thinking, and action-driven mindset helped shape how I approach design leadership. Phil isn't just a great collaborator — he’s a real catalyst for growth, always encouraging forward motion with clear, practical advice.

Paul Smith

San Francisco, USA.

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Working with Phil pushed me to think bigger and move faster. His eye for detail, creative thinking, and action-driven mindset helped shape how I approach design leadership. Phil isn't just a great collaborator — he’s a real catalyst for growth, always encouraging forward motion with clear, practical advice.

Paul Smith

San Francisco, USA.

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Working with Phil pushed me to think bigger and move faster. His eye for detail, creative thinking, and action-driven mindset helped shape how I approach design leadership. Phil isn't just a great collaborator — he’s a real catalyst for growth, always encouraging forward motion with clear, practical advice.

Paul Smith

San Francisco, USA.

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Working with Phil pushed me to think bigger and move faster. His eye for detail, creative thinking, and action-driven mindset helped shape how I approach design leadership. Phil isn't just a great collaborator — he’s a real catalyst for growth, always encouraging forward motion with clear, practical advice.

Santosh Rao

New York

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Phil consistently brought clarity and focus to every project we worked on together. His expertise in user experience, combined with his entrepreneurial mindset, made him an invaluable thought partner. Phil has a rare ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on collaboration — helping others level up not just in skill, but in leadership.

Santosh Rao

New York

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Phil consistently brought clarity and focus to every project we worked on together. His expertise in user experience, combined with his entrepreneurial mindset, made him an invaluable thought partner. Phil has a rare ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on collaboration — helping others level up not just in skill, but in leadership.

Santosh Rao

New York

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Phil consistently brought clarity and focus to every project we worked on together. His expertise in user experience, combined with his entrepreneurial mindset, made him an invaluable thought partner. Phil has a rare ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on collaboration — helping others level up not just in skill, but in leadership.

Santosh Rao

New York

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Phil consistently brought clarity and focus to every project we worked on together. His expertise in user experience, combined with his entrepreneurial mindset, made him an invaluable thought partner. Phil has a rare ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on collaboration — helping others level up not just in skill, but in leadership.

Danny Keane

San Francisco, USA.

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Phil's mentorship has had a huge impact on my career journey. His ability to simplify complex problems and encourage creative problem-solving pushed me to think differently and grow faster. He's a natural collaborator and an inspiring force when it comes to helping people unlock their next level.

Danny Keane

San Francisco, USA.

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Phil's mentorship has had a huge impact on my career journey. His ability to simplify complex problems and encourage creative problem-solving pushed me to think differently and grow faster. He's a natural collaborator and an inspiring force when it comes to helping people unlock their next level.

Danny Keane

San Francisco, USA.

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Phil's mentorship has had a huge impact on my career journey. His ability to simplify complex problems and encourage creative problem-solving pushed me to think differently and grow faster. He's a natural collaborator and an inspiring force when it comes to helping people unlock their next level.

Danny Keane

San Francisco, USA.

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Phil's mentorship has had a huge impact on my career journey. His ability to simplify complex problems and encourage creative problem-solving pushed me to think differently and grow faster. He's a natural collaborator and an inspiring force when it comes to helping people unlock their next level.

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