Jackie Byun
Strategy & Growth at Parfait
New York City Metropolitan Area
Overview
Work Experience
Business Operations Manager
2024 - Current
Featured in Forbes and TechCrunch and backed by Serena Ventures, Upfront Ventures, and more, Parfait is redefining the $13B hair industry with AI-powered customization, making beauty more inclusive and personalized. - Managed 9+ enterprise accounts, launching customized e-commerce solutions within 90 days and driving 5X B2B revenue growth in three months. - Designed customer onboarding and success frameworks that enabled expansion into new verticals and SMB markets, creating new revenue streams and strategic partnership opportunities. - Supported the launch into 25 Ulta Beauty stores across 6 markets by developing training materials, conducting store visits, and assisting customers directly on the ground. - Managed P&L, invoicing, and receivables while supporting clients in executing marketing campaigns to maximize retention and increase LTV.
Board President
2024
Supporting the next generation of AAPI entrepreneurs through accelerators, retreats, leadership conferences, and lifelong connections.
ACE NextGen provides a platform for young Asians to forge their own path to success with the help of a supportive community.
Founding Member
2023 - 2024
A private network of women within the venture capital ecosystem to learn from each other, share our best deals, and build together.
Founding Associate
2021 - 2023
A venture capital firm investing in overlooked early-stage tech founders, providing hands-on company-building support, accelerator programs, and a strong founder community. - Scaled portfolio support to 150+ startups, partnering with industry leaders like Google for Startups, AWS, and the Social Justice Fund. - Elevated brand with strategic marketing and partnerships initiatives, resulting in revenue growth, a 25K+ community of investors, operators, and founders, and media coverage in NYTimes, Fortune, and Forbes. - Provided on-demand support to consumer, health, and wellness startups, leading to successful fundraising rounds with investors like a16z and Serena Ventures. - Crafted decks and proposals, contributing to the closure of the firm's inaugural $10.5M fund with partners including Bank of America, Equity Alliance, and Atento Capital.
Visible Hands is a Venture Capital firm and Accelerator that provides meaningful funding and support to early stage companies.
Co-Founder, COO
2020 - 2022
A nonprofit dedicated to advancing racial equity and education by shaping the language and narratives missing from America’s discourse on race and culture. - Led operations, partnerships, and content creation as the CEO’s right hand, growing the newsletter and digital audience to 10K+. - Built partnerships with local businesses and institutions like the Eaton Hotel and Halcyon House Incubator to organize community-driven events during the COVID-19 shutdown. - Collaborated with institutions like Northwestern and George Washington University to develop course materials for their School of Media & Public Affairs.
Brand Strategist
2020 - 2021
A creative agency helping bold brands and smart startups achieve their creative potential. - Crafted brand strategies across beauty, beverage, hospitality, and tech sectors, resulting in increased market share and consumer engagement. - Conducted market research, interviews, and trend analysis, shaping narratives that resonate and differentiate brands in crowded markets.
Consultant
2018 - 2020
A B2B SaaS company modernizing legacy systems and user experiences of government services. - Project managed cross-functional teams to deploy customized software, resulting in faster time-to-market and adoption rate within three months post-launch. - Cultivated strong client relationships, collaborating with SMEs to align technical capabilities with client requirements.
Fast Enterprises (FAST) provides software and information technology consulting services for government agencies.
Spatial Analysis Web Developer
2017 - 2017
Media Lab Assistant
2017 - 2017
User Interface Developer
2016 - 2016
Teaching Assistant
2017 - 2017
Google is a multinational corporation that specializes in Internet-related services and organizes the world’s information.
Raised $26,100,000.00 from Angel Investors LP, Kleiner Perkins, Signatures Capital, Sequoia Capital, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Shaquille O'Neal, Henry Kissinger, Google and Tiger Woods.
CyberHealthGIS Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
2016 - 2016