About

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: 1. Coaching founders through scale and leadership transitions 2. Building and positioning culturally resonant consumer brands 3. Navigating founder resilience and mindset development 4. Preparing for acquisition and post-sale transitions 5. Strategic storytelling for brand growth and investor alignment