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I'm a multi-disciplinary founder and brand builder with a track record of turning ideas into tangible ventures. I specialize in brand identity, digital marketing, e-commerce, and hands-on operations leadership, with a proven ability to recruit and lead teams, launch concepts, and drive growth. From building Keen Café into a fully operational, exit-ready business within months to growing a vintage streetwear brand, I love shaping customer experiences, leading cross-functional teams, and helping small businesses optimize growth, systems, and exit readiness.…I'm a multi-disciplinary founder and brand builder with a track record of turning ideas into tangible ventures. I specialize in brand identity, digital marketing, e-commerce, and hands-on operations leadership, with a proven ability to recruit and lead teams, launch concepts, and drive growth. From building Keen Café into a fully operational, exit-ready business within months to growing a vintage streetwear brand, I love shaping customer experiences, leading cross-functional teams, and helping small businesses optimize growth, systems, and exit readiness.

Saba Bowden

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I'm a multi-disciplinary founder and brand builder with a track record of turning ideas into tangible ventures. I specialize in brand identity, digital marketing, e-commerce, and hands-on operations leadership, with a proven ability to recruit and lead teams, launch concepts, and drive growth. From building Keen Café into a fully operational, exit-ready business within months to growing a vintage streetwear brand, I love shaping customer experiences, leading cross-functional teams, and helping small businesses optimize growth, systems, and exit readiness.…I'm a multi-disciplinary founder and brand builder with a track record of turning ideas into tangible ventures. I specialize in brand identity, digital marketing, e-commerce, and hands-on operations leadership, with a proven ability to recruit and lead teams, launch concepts, and drive growth. From building Keen Café into a fully operational, exit-ready business within months to growing a vintage streetwear brand, I love shaping customer experiences, leading cross-functional teams, and helping small businesses optimize growth, systems, and exit readiness.

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I’m a multi-disciplinary founder and brand builder with a track record of turning ideas into tangible ventures. I specialize in brand identity, digital marketing, e-commerce, and hands-on operations leadership, with a proven ability to recruit and lead teams, launch concepts, and drive growth.

From building Keen Café into a fully operational, exit-ready business within months to growing a vintage streetwear brand, I love shaping customer experiences, leading cross-functional teams, and helping small businesses optimize growth, systems, and exit readiness.

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Work Experience

Founder & CEO at Good Ol' Vintage

December 1, 2017 - September 1, 2024

Led digital marketing, social media, website design and performance, content creation, and e-commerce operations for a vintage streetwear brand in New Zealand. Oversaw logistics, supplier relations, product photography, branding, and customer service; built integrations with third-party services; managed events, pop-up stores and a permanent retail space; supervised staff and project management; drove online sales growth primarily through an optimized online presence.

Founder at Keen Café

January 2, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Led the full lifecycle of a specialty cafe business from concept to exit within four months. Built brand identity, interior direction, menus, and customer experience. Recruited and managed a team of 13, created SOPs and service standards, and implemented POS, inventory management, and ordering protocols. Oversaw licensing, compliance, renovations, and vendor relations. Drove marketing and digital presence, including website setup, Instagram strategy, Google Business Profile optimization, and SEO. Initiated community programs and brand collaborations and led the due diligence and handover during the exit process.

Founder at SB Exit Advisory

January 1, 2025 - Present

Founder-led advisory business supporting small and medium-sized business owners with growth, operational structure, and exit readiness. Provide one-on-one advisory sessions for founders, focusing on digital growth strategies, systems, and operations. Deliver practical, execution-focused guidance drawn from live founder experience and a track record of building and scaling businesses.