THE WHO
Hi, My Name is
Juan Carlos
I started as a filmmaker and turned into a product leader.
I also have two kids and make picture books for them.
THE WHO
Hi, My Name is
Juan Carlos
I started as a filmmaker and turned into a product leader. I also have two kids and make picture books for them.
In Brief
Getting To Know Me?
I’m VP of Product at Sunday Goods, a cannabis startup.
I was Head of Product at Onward, an anti-addiction app.
Before that, I was Director of Social Impact, Product at Participant Media.
My foster care film, Know How, helped pass watershed legislation.
Way back, I directed the gamer documentary Second Skin.
I also produced and directed Vice documentaries for a while.
And founded a non-profit to curb climate change.
Blog
Recent Posts
Should You Launch Your Passion Project Independently?
Are you getting ready to give birth to your project and unleash it on the world? I know how daunting the independent’s journey can be.
Big Tech Needs to Make Our Mental Health a Priority
In the age of pandemics and isolation, Big Tech holds the keys to our mental health. Should we be taking measures?
Is Facebook Today’s Heroin? Comic Book Art Explores Tech Addiction
With the rise of addictive technologies, it’s not hard to see how phones have permeated everyday life.
THE WHEN
Me in Numbers
In the past I’ve been a lot of things, some may say scattered but I like to think of myself as an eclectic generalist. I think this diversity in experience lends itself well to the field.
Feature Films
social impact campaigns
Startups
videos
Miles Run
Hours Meditated
Epiphany
ChiLDren
The Picture Book
An Unforgettable World
A child’s imagination is only limited by what it can dream. This story helps children look and think about our world that is full of wonders. From animals to landscapes to stargazing, there are so many things we have experienced and have yet to experience. As you read it with your children, you may start reaching for a backpack and walking stick yourself. Not only does it help children see new possibilities, but it also encourages readers to live in the moment.
THE WHY
Me in a Nutshell
I’m a straightforward human that trusts implicitly and enjoys brainy repartee. I’m happy to chat about the weather, but if you want to go deep, that’s where I like to be.
- lovely to be around – 90% 90%
- fiercely compassionate – 77% 77%
- radically transparent – 85% 85%
