
Stella C.
Founder and CEO | Education Tech Company at Path Unbound
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I’m a technology entrepreneur with a background as an award-winning multidisciplinary designer, educator, speaker, and content creator.
🚀 Designer + Tech Entrepreneur
After a decade working as a designer with Fortune 500 companies, I took the entrepreneurial leap and founded Path Unbound, a UI/UX design school offering comprehensive, instructor-led, 1:1 learning programs and portfolio coaching for both aspiring and working designers. As a founder, I specialize in no-code development and run the company with a bootstrapped model.
🎤 Speaker
I’ve had the opportunity to speak at international conferences on topics like bootstrapped startup building and career development in design—topics I care deeply about.
📚 Educator
As an educator, I’ve served as adjunct faculty at several institutions, including the Fashion Institute of Technology and the City University of New York (CUNY). I was also the Lead Visual Design Instructor at General Assembly before starting my own school.
🌍 Immigration & International Life
I moved to the United States 🇺🇸 from China 🇨🇳 at 18 with a full scholarship to attend university. I’m also a recipient of the EB-1A green card for individuals with extraordinary ability 🏆 from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
🎬 Content Creation
As a content creator, I share life hacks and travel experiences, with a focus on storytelling, personal growth and practical travel insights.
🔆 Hobbies & Mentorship
In my free time, I’m a passionate bachata 💃🏽 dancer, a multilingual language 🌐 enthusiast, and a startup mentor with organizations like Techstars, Startupbootcamp, Alchemist Accelerator, and Founder Institute.
Work Experience
Founder and CEO | Education Tech Company
Path Unbound
Self Employed
Jan 2020 - Present
6 yrs 8 mos
Corporate Trainer - Executive Coach, ACC (ICF) - Keynote Speaker. Founder
Conferences
Apr 2019 - Present
7 yrs 5 mos
Education
La Salle University
Bachelors Degree
Media Production
2008 - 2012
Digital Film Academy
Digital Filmmaking
Skills
Brand Identity Design
Brand Strategy
Web Design (Ux/Ui)
Business & Leadership
Ui/Ux Design
Guidance and Expertise Provided
If you are looking for entrepreneurship advice, I can provide advice in: business plans, no-code development, bootstrap startup, co-founder selection, product market fit, go-to-maket strategies etc. For design mentees, I specialize in helping career changers create a customized roadmap to break into the design industry, build a strong and unique portfolio, and pursue more financial/work freedom (especially remotely) as a designer!
Expertise Areas
Career
Creative Entrepreneurship
Career Transition and Pivoting
User Experience (UX) Research
Breaking into the Tech Industry
Building Online Courses
Freelance Career Development
Resume Writing
Interpersonal Communication
Negotiation Skills
LinkedIn Profile Optimization
Salary and Compensation Negotiations
Interview Preparation
Job Skills for Gig Economy
Personal Branding
Remote Work and Virtual Teams
Thought Leadership
Guidance and Expertise Needed
Scaling a business
Areas of Guidance Needed
Business
Small Business Management
Business Development
Business Strategy
Scaling a Business
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