Philip Sebastian🇺🇸

About Philip Sebastian

Design Lead at Apple

Phil is a seasoned design leader with over 20 years of experience in building and designing digital products. He has a strong background in multi-disciplinary product design and has worked as a Senior Designer at Apple in Cupertino, CA. With a well-rounded approach to design and a Stanford University education, Phil brings valuable expertise to his role as an Entrepreneur & Designer In Residence at MVP. He has co-founded three technology companies funded by YCombinator Alumni/investors and currently serves as an Investor/Advisor in 42 companies. Phil's achievements include being a SUS YCombinator Graduate and a top 15 finalist in the Pioneer accelerator program.

Expertise

Sessions with Philip Sebastian

• Mentorship & Collaboration Intro (15 min): Hi! Given my high demand, I’m currently offering paid mentorship packages only. Our 15-minute intro call is a chance to discuss your career journey and see how my mentorship program can help you achieve your goals. This call is not a full session, just a friendly chat to determine if we’re a good fit. My paid mentorship packages include: 1. Portfolio Review 2. Designing Your First MVP 3. Mock Interviews/Advice 4. Short-term/Long-term Career Coaching 5. Becoming a Founder 6. Getting into an Accelerator Program This service is paid due to the significant time and effort required to analyze your unique background and create a tailored plan for you, leveraging my proven track record, network, and experience in San Francisco. If you’re interested, let’s discuss further!

What mentees say

“He is friendly and was incredibly kind with his feedback, and you could tell he genuinely cares about helping. The knowledge he shared was insightful, and the advice he shared felt practical, actionable, and grounded in real experience.”

“I feel so supported in the conversation with Philip. He heard my voices, gave suggestions, and saw things from a high level, which enables me new perspectives to see to the situation I am in right now. With experience in design, entrepreneur, and academy, Philip shared insightful thinking that helps with future career development and my exploration. Thank you so much Philip!”

“I had the pleasure of meeting Philip, and our discussion was simply delightful! He offered invaluable insights into approaching UX design with concise and effective presentation skills, providing me with examples and boosting my confidence. My time with Philip was highly productive, and he also offered valuable tips on networking and approaching my job goals”