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Description
You're an architect or designer who knows you want more than traditional practice, but you're unsure what that looks like. Maybe you've thought about starting a company, launching a product, moving into tech, or pursuing a completely different path—but you're overwhelmed by possibilities and don't know where to begin. What I can help with - Exploring entrepreneurship - Career transitions - Evaluating startup ideas - Breaking into technology - Founder mindset - Your next move Common reasons people book this session - I'm exploring entrepreneurship but don't know where to begin. - I have a startup idea and need honest feedback. - I'm thinking about leaving traditional practice. - I want to transition into technology or AI. - I need clarity on my next career or business move. - I feel stuck between too many options. Why work with me? I'm an architect who chose a different path. Since leaving traditional practice, I've built venture-backed startups, raised institutional funding, studied at Harvard and the University of Michigan, and continue building products for the architecture and design industry. I understand both worlds—the one you're leaving and the one you're trying to build.
What you'll get from this package
A 60-minute private strategy session
Clear next steps tailored to your goals
Honest, actionable advice
Personalized resources and recommendations
Greater confidence in your direction
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Offered by Vaishnavi M.
Joined July 2026
Architect to Venture Backed 2X Founder | Build Your First Startup
Helping architects, engineers, designers, and technical experts become startup founders. I never planned to become a startup founder. I began my career in architecture before earning graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and Harvard Graduate School of Design. While at Harvard, I joined Harvard Innovation Labs, where I was exposed to entrepreneurship and the startup ecosystem. That experience changed the trajectory of my career. Since then, I've co-founded two technology companies serving the architecture industry, including Zenoya, an AI platform backed by Forum Ventures. Along the way I've validated ideas, built products, raised venture funding, pitched investors, hired teams, and navigated the realities of building startups from the ground up. Today, I help architects, engineers, designers, and other technical professionals take the leap into entrepreneurship. Whether you're exploring your first idea, building an MVP, preparing to raise capital, or simply wondering if startup life is right for you, I'll help you think strategically and avoid common mistakes.
$149
1h of coaching