Paolo Villanueva

Paolo Villanueva isn’t just a designer, engineer, product manager, or creative director—he’s all of these and more, unapologetically. Because tackling big challenges demands visionaries who see the whole picture, Paolo thrives precisely where others hesitate, navigating seamlessly between disciplines like product design, UX/UI, and industries. He doesn't fit into your neatly defined roles because real impact never comes from being just another cog in the machine.

Holding an MFA in Design and Technology from Parsons School of Design and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Paolo combines deep technical expertise with creative ingenuity. With extensive experience across venture capital, entrepreneurship, creative direction, product design, UX/UI, and production management, Paolo brings the strategic oversight and hands-on grit essential to executing visionary projects at scale. From his time as Program Manager at XRC Labs, where he propelled over 55 startups through strategy and fundraising, to leading multidisciplinary teams at Heizenrader to revolutionize UX/UI training solutions for institutions like GE, Siemens, and Mass General Hospital, Paolo has consistently delivered results that redefine standards.

A passionate storyteller and innovative technologist, Paolo co-founded multiple creative organizations, pioneered immersive XR learning solutions, and produced award-winning interactive experiences. His cross-functional leadership style is clear: exceptional directors and executives are, at their core, great individual contributors who understand every facet of their projects intimately. Paolo embodies this philosophy daily—hands dirty, eyes clear, always ready to pivot and execute.

There is only one Paolo V, a uniquely relentless professional who bridges gaps others don't even see. If your goal is to truly innovate, disrupt, and execute at the highest level—Paolo isn’t just a hire; he's the partner you didn't realize you needed, the driving force that gets the job done.