Top Talent like Colin are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Colin llgen

Creative & Brand Strategist •
Graphic Design
Design Systems
Design Thinking
User Flows
Design
UI/UX Design
Figma
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Innovative Designer & Entrepreneur with a Passion for Crafting Immersive Experiences
Entrepreneur and Product Designer with a strong background in sales, design, and project management. I have pursued continuous learning with certifications in The Language of Design from CalArts, Project Management from Google, UX Design from Google & Udemy, Graphic Design from CalArts, IT Support from Google, Java from UCLA Extension, and Career Foundry Web Development. My professional experiences include roles such as Portfolio Manager at Newtown Radio and Executive Producer at VICE, where I excelled in creative project orchestration. As an Official Media Sponsor at MoMA, I gained insights into art, media, and innovation intersections. I specialize in User Interface and Graphic Design, blending aesthetics with functionality to craft immersive experiences and drive impactful projects. In my spare time, I enjoy conversing in French, photography, and working out.

Projects

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Work History

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Founder / CEO

The Read AI Book Clubhttps://theread.org
H

Technology Entrepreneurship: Lab to Market

Harvard UniversityExploring how entrepreneurs match promising technology with customer needs to launch successful new businesses. In addition to hearing stories and advice from industry experts and entrepreneurs, course series involves working with real technologies to develop, refine, and select business ideas.
Y

Startup School

Y Combinator
M

Chief Executive Officer / Program Manager

Majik Label LLCJan 2022 - Aug 2022 • 8 mos• Started a streetstyle clothing brand, inspired by 1990's skate aesthetics. Led all company product design and collaborated with graphic designer peers. • Amplified lead-generation efforts through SEO, paid ads, social media, and email marketing, and increased sales conversions by 35% over 3 months. • Implemented data-driven analytics to measure and evaluate KPI's, simplifying decision making that optimized marketing strategies and boosted ROI.
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Founder / Portfolio Manager

Newtown RadioJun 2009 - Aug 2016 • 7 yrs 3 moshttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newtown_Radio
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Official Media

The Museum of Modern ArtApr 2015 - Aug 2015 • 5 mos• Orchestrated a strategic campaign on behalf of MoMA which resulted in the series selling-out tickets and gaining National recognition. Interviewed in the Village Voice by Ezra Marcus. • Spearheaded comprehensive program strategies to expand the reach of the summer concert series. Secured a 65%boost in organic search traffic, substantially increasing Google page rank by implementing keywords in search console.
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Author / Executive Producer

VICE MediaSep 2012 - Nov 2013 • 1 yr 3 mos• Author & Executive Producer of a live video series, “The Newtown Sessions” published bi-weekly on VICE, featuring all original content: creative writing, music videos, and interviews with rising indie artists Mac DeMarco, DIIV, & Sky Ferreira. • Assisted in marketing efforts to gain insight into trends and data viz, in order to better inform business policies across cross-functional teams. • Contributed to drafting press releases, website news content, event coordination, branding initiatives, and digital assets.
T

Lead Design

The Read AI Book ClubFull-time EmployeeFounder / CEO of AI Book Club. https://theread.org
N

Cofounder / Head of Product

Newtown Radio Co-Founder and Product LeadFull-time EmployeeJun 2009 - Aug 2016 • 7 yrs 3 moshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newtown_Radio

Education

C

Columbia University

Master's degree, Philosophy2007 - 2009
C

Cornell University

B.A., English Language and Literature/Letters2000 - 2004

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Innovative Designer & Entrepreneur with a Passion for Crafting Immersive Experiences
Entrepreneur and Product Designer with a strong background in sales, design, and project management. I have pursued continuous learning with certifications in The Language of Design from CalArts, Project Management from Google, UX Design from Google & Udemy, Graphic Design from CalArts, IT Support from Google, Java from UCLA Extension, and Career Foundry Web Development. My professional experiences include roles such as Portfolio Manager at Newtown Radio and Executive Producer at VICE, where I excelled in creative project orchestration. As an Official Media Sponsor at MoMA, I gained insights into art, media, and innovation intersections. I specialize in User Interface and Graphic Design, blending aesthetics with functionality to craft immersive experiences and drive impactful projects. In my spare time, I enjoy conversing in French, photography, and working out.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Colin are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Colin llgen

Creative & Brand Strategist •
Graphic Design
Design Systems
Design Thinking
User Flows
Design
UI/UX Design
Figma
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Unicorn Atlas

Founder/CEO Warm intro service connecting Founders with VC's and Angels.

Work History

T

Founder / CEO

The Read AI Book Clubhttps://theread.org
H

Technology Entrepreneurship: Lab to Market

Harvard UniversityExploring how entrepreneurs match promising technology with customer needs to launch successful new businesses. In addition to hearing stories and advice from industry experts and entrepreneurs, course series involves working with real technologies to develop, refine, and select business ideas.
Y

Startup School

Y Combinator
M

Chief Executive Officer / Program Manager

Majik Label LLCJan 2022 - Aug 2022 • 8 mos• Started a streetstyle clothing brand, inspired by 1990's skate aesthetics. Led all company product design and collaborated with graphic designer peers. • Amplified lead-generation efforts through SEO, paid ads, social media, and email marketing, and increased sales conversions by 35% over 3 months. • Implemented data-driven analytics to measure and evaluate KPI's, simplifying decision making that optimized marketing strategies and boosted ROI.
N

Founder / Portfolio Manager

Newtown RadioJun 2009 - Aug 2016 • 7 yrs 3 moshttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newtown_Radio
T

Official Media

The Museum of Modern ArtApr 2015 - Aug 2015 • 5 mos• Orchestrated a strategic campaign on behalf of MoMA which resulted in the series selling-out tickets and gaining National recognition. Interviewed in the Village Voice by Ezra Marcus. • Spearheaded comprehensive program strategies to expand the reach of the summer concert series. Secured a 65%boost in organic search traffic, substantially increasing Google page rank by implementing keywords in search console.
V

Author / Executive Producer

VICE MediaSep 2012 - Nov 2013 • 1 yr 3 mos• Author & Executive Producer of a live video series, “The Newtown Sessions” published bi-weekly on VICE, featuring all original content: creative writing, music videos, and interviews with rising indie artists Mac DeMarco, DIIV, & Sky Ferreira. • Assisted in marketing efforts to gain insight into trends and data viz, in order to better inform business policies across cross-functional teams. • Contributed to drafting press releases, website news content, event coordination, branding initiatives, and digital assets.
T

Lead Design

The Read AI Book ClubFull-time EmployeeFounder / CEO of AI Book Club. https://theread.org
N

Cofounder / Head of Product

Newtown Radio Co-Founder and Product LeadFull-time EmployeeJun 2009 - Aug 2016 • 7 yrs 3 moshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newtown_Radio

Education

C

Columbia University

Master's degree, Philosophy2007 - 2009
C

Cornell University

B.A., English Language and Literature/Letters2000 - 2004

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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