

Principal Consultant at Tomi Abe Studio
Principal Consultant at Tomi Abe Studio
I'm a strategic creative and digital leader with 10+ years of experience building systems, narratives, and experiences at the intersection of design, technology, media, and research. I've worked across early-stage and growth startups, global platforms, and social-impact initiatives, often in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. In mentorship, I combine craft guidance with systems thinking. I help mentees sharpen UX and product design skills, structure strong case studies, position themselves for new roles or markets, and design careers that reflect their values. Sessions are practical and tailored: we dig into your current work, constraints, and goals, then co-create a clear plan. My experience spans YC-backed startups, Fortune 500 ecosystems, and impact-driven organizations across multiple continents. I bring real-world context from in-house, agency, and consulting environments, with technical foundations in computer science, design, and creative technology. If you're looking for a mentor who will both challenge and support you while giving you concrete, real-world tools, I'm a good fit.
โTomi is an exceptioonal mentor with vast knowledge and experience. Speaking with him felt natural and I cannot thank him enough for sharing his knowledge . I would recommend him to anyone looking for a mentorโ
โIt was a very insightful session Wasn't looking forward to it but meeting him and having that discussion was an eye opener, he makes it easy to share and is very calm in detail and explaining Thanks Abe i had a very lovely session and i am so sorry i was lateโ
โTomi is a great mentor - he shared explanations and stories about working in a creative team that helped me see how I can support a creative team too. I recommend Tomi for creatives seeking guidance in-house or an agency. Thank you Tomi!โ