Born and based in New York, I'm at the intersection of business and culture—connecting what works commercially with what resonates culturally. My biggest differentiator is that I'm a multidisciplinary, big-picture systems thinker and I approach everything holistically: both projects and perspective.

I pay the bills by collaborating with executives, founders, and creators, helping them build with insightful intention—internally and externally.

I've jokingly labeled myself "boardroom reject" due to being repeatedly overlooked, dismissed, and blocked throughtout my career. Every one of those experiences sharpened me (the view clearer from the outside anyway).

When not working, I'm attempting to create content, saying the things no one else will say, across a few mediums and platforms.

For consideration to participate in articles, gatherings, events, projects, panels, podcasts, and presentations, please use this form and someone will get back to you within a few hours.

OFFERINGS
I don’t have services, I sell access to me.

FOCUS
Leadership Guidance
Strategic Direction
Organizational Clarity/ Restructuring
Initiative Auditing
Commercial / Cultural Impact Assessment

EXPERIENCE
Fractional Executive, Consultant
SSENSE
WGSN
the projects*
Karla Otto
Condé Nast
LVMH
NYLON
Martha Stewart Living

EDUCATION
The New School
Cultural Studies and Media
Urban Planning
History, Philosophy, Fashion

COURSE PROGRAMS
New York University
Media
Harvard University
Business Strategy

AJ LACOUETTE

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