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At Vacilando Ventures, we partner with brands to explore sustainable growth through consulting in brand strategy, creative marketing, and business development. Embracing the spirit of ‘Vacilando,’ we approach brand-building as a journey—one that fosters discovery, connection, and purpose. With a focus on community-driven marketing, we help organizations cultivate authentic relationships with their audiences and craft impactful, long-term growth strategies. Recent work has enabled clients to achieve an average 10x sales increase by blending sustainable product initiatives with resonant storytelling, demonstrating that meaningful growth is as much about the customer journey as it is about the destination.

Los Angeles, Us

As Brand Director at Golden Circle Group, I spearheaded a transformative shift from a direct-to-consumer model to a sustainable hybrid approach, positioning Cadence Collection for sustained growth and greater market relevance. My role focused on leading cross-functional collaboration across sales, marketing, design, and logistics to drive operational efficiency while aligning brand vision with consumer expectations. By championing sustainability through a localized supply chain, we significantly reduced the brand’s carbon footprint and enabled rapid product iteration responsive to market trends. Additionally, I helped develop purpose-driven events and partnerships that deepened community engagement and strengthened brand loyalty, bringing our mission to life both within our team and in audience connections. Leveraging data-driven insights, we achieved a 9x increase in order growth, establishing the brand’s resilience in a competitive and evolving market.

Torrance, Ca, Us

As Co-Founder at HippyTree, I was instrumental in transforming the brand from a garage-based startup to a $5M lifestyle brand with international reach. My role focused on developing and executing strategies that combined surf and climbing culture with sustainability, building a brand identity that resonated deeply with eco-conscious customers. By leveraging data-driven sales insights and optimizing logistics, we drove consistent growth across North American and international markets on a lean budget.We prioritized environmental responsibility within our product lines, cultivating a loyal community through strategic partnerships, impactful marketing, and purpose-driven collaborations. Responsive to market trends, we introduced athlete-branded collections and other initiatives that amplified our brand’s presence in key markets, bringing our mission to life both within our team and in audience connections.