human-centered community builder and business consultant for non-profits and social enterprises
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human-centered community builder and business consultant for non-profits and social enterprises ~
It all begins with a spark.
Maybe you want to launch a socially impactful business.
Maybe you want to generate revenue with a creative project.
Maybe you need help bringing your community together to build a new program.
Whatever it is, I can help you put it into action, find your first 100 customers, and brainstorm ways to make your idea sustainable.
Who I work with
Artists & Creatives
Creative entrepreneurs or changemakers seeking new ways of generating revenue
Startups
Early stage teams and solopreneurs building, testing and launching new products
Non-Profits
Organizations launching new programs with a focus on impact or income generation
Companies
For-Profits with a social mission who need help measuring impact
My Services
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1-on-1 interviews
survey development
customer persona development
market and competitor analysis
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collaborative design activities with stakeholders
facilitated conversations around specific themes
story circles
virtual meeting and breakout room moderation
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rapid prototyping for income-producing products and services
week long structured collaborative brainstorming sessions
on-going ideation and product refinement
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early signal testing design
content and program development
strategy for first 100 customers
early customer service needs
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quantitative and qualitative measurement design
impact assessment solutions
survey design
story-based approaches
About Me
Creative entrepreneurship is my jam
I’ve made community-based theater all over the world
I have a master’s degree in social entrepreneurship
I believe that the best products and experiences are
co-created with users — especially those who are often overlooked in the design processI have a passion for improving products and services
for older adultsEmpathy is one of my super powers
I love flying kites, collecting tiny objects, and feeding squirrels
You can see my work history and all that other professional stuff on LinkedIn!
My Why
After many years of self-producing creative projects and distributing project grants to artists all over the country, I went to business school to find new ways of funding socially impactful work.
I quickly learned that business building is very similar to the creative process — just with different vocabulary — and that there is a ton of capital, resources and pathways available
Now, as a human-centered consultant, I want to share what I’ve learned about business building to help creatives, non-profits, and social enterprises find new avenues for revenue generation and long term financial sustainability.
Projects I get really excited about
Building new products
with and for older adults
Facilitating panels and
hosting conversations with field leaders and thoughtleaders
Brainstorming news ways of
making money with artists
Designing virtual events for community engagement and product feedback
Working one-on-one with founders
and “solopreneurs”
Nice words from other people
“I feel like you helped me reorganize a closet . . . but the closet was my brain!”
-Consulting Client
“Park brings an exceptional blend of creativity, energy, and infectious joy to his work.”
— Former teammate
“Park is like a spice you add to a meal. He makes every project better.”
— Former Supervisor
“I met Park in a breakout room and, even a week later, I still have a vivid impression of how warm, supportive, and generous he was.”
— New friend on LinkedIn
