I help founders build and scale culture-shaping brands while developing the resilience, presence, and clarity needed to thrive in the entrepreneurial journey.
Vanessa Pham is an award-winning founder, executive coach, and advisor who empowers entrepreneurs to grow both their companies and their leadership capacity. She co-founded and scaled Omsom — a bold Asian food brand that brought proud, loud flavors into mainstream grocery stores nationwide. Under her leadership, Omsom grew to over 5 million units sold, earned recognition as one of Inc.’s Most Innovative Companies, and was ultimately acquired by DayDayCook in 2024. A Harvard graduate and former Bain & Company consultant, Vanessa has been recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, Adweek Young Influentials, and Fortune Magazine as a standout leader in the next generation of founders. She has spoken at organizations like Nordstrom and Pepsi and been featured across CNN, Vogue, The New York Times, and Fast Company. Today, through her coaching practice, Vanessa supports founders in building high-integrity, scalable businesses while maintaining balance and authenticity. How Vanessa Can Help: ✔️ Building founder resilience and mindset development ✔️ Launching and growing a consumer brand ✔️ Brand and PR Strategy ✔️ Fundraising from VCs and Angels ✔️ Omni-channel growth (DTC, retail, Amazon) ✔️ Getting into retail and expanding ✔️ How to pitch to media ✔️ Strategic exits and acquisitions
Vanessa Pham Coaching, Aug 2024 – Present
Omsom, Jun 2024 – Dec 2024
Omsom, Jan 2019 – Jun 2024
New American Table, Aug 2021 – Aug 2022
Your dedicated coach for accountability and momentum.