ada
Yarungsee
ABOUT ME
WORK
Hi, I’m Ada — a creative strategist, global citizen, and an entrepreneur.
Former founder and strategic operator with experience building brands from scratch and scaling the backend of a seven-figure influencer-led brand.
This space is a grateful reflection of the places I’ve been, the products I’ve built, the work I’ve been part of, and the people I’ve had the privilege to meet along the way.
About
me
My values
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Passion
Curiosity, creativity, and heart fuel everything I do—from flavor exploration to building brands with soul.
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Purpose
I create with intention, ensuring every detail ladders up to something meaningful and impactful.
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Alignment
I pursue work that feels true—aligned with my values, energy, and the communities I care about.
BRAND operations specialist (2024- 2025)
🇹🇼 kai dong - los angeles, ca
Oversaw brand operations across U.S. and Canadian markets for a modern Taiwanese pantry brand founded by food creator @tiffycooks (5M+ followers), supporting rapid DTC growth and seven-figure revenue in year one.
New Store opening lead (2022 - 2023)
🚀 Getir- New York, NY
Managed the end-to-end launch of 20+ new stores across NYC, from buildout and training to post-launch performance. Reduced store setup time by 50%, maintained 100% inventory accuracy at launch, and drove cross-functional coordination between ops, tech, and store leadership to ensure operational readiness and long-term success.
Operations Associate (2020)
📦 SnackMagic, New York, NY
Supported national operations during hypergrowth for a customizable snack gifting platform. Streamlined fulfillment workflows and backend logistics to enable timely, scalable delivery of thousands of personalized snack boxes during peak periods.
fOUNDER (2020- 2022)
🍄 WANDER FOODS - New York, NY
Founded an award winning CPG brand focused on functional mushroom seasonings, developed to bring adaptogens into everyday cooking. Created and launched a line of shelf-stable blends sold in 40+ specialty and natural retailers across the U.S. Led product development, brand positioning, and boutique retail distribution strategy—merging wellness trends with flavor innovation.
Founder (2018- 2019)
🌿 WHOLISM CAFE - portland, or
Founded and operated a wellness-forward café offering plant-based, gluten-free, and Ayurvedic-inspired food and beverages. Developed the full menu—including functional lattes, grain-free pastries, and locally sourced seasonal bowls—while managing daily operations, vendor partnerships, and team leadership. Hosted community-centered events like yoga & brunch sessions, donating all proceeds to a local dog rescue, and was recognized by Eater Portland for innovation in plant-based dining.
