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    Janelle Wang

    CEO & Co-founder of ACTON /Top100 Most Influential Women in The Bay Area 2022

    Janelle Wang is the Co-Founder and CEO of ACTON, a company specializing in micromobility solutions such as eScooters and eBikes. With over 15 years of experience in strategic planning and design thinking, she has a strong background in transforming innovative ideas into sustainable business models. Wang holds more than 50 patents related to micromobility and sustainability, showcasing her commitment to advancing urban mobility solutions.

    Her career began in 2002 as a Product Designer at NOVA of California, followed by a role as Creative Director at JP WORKS. In 2006, she joined Procter & Gamble as a Global Senior Design Manager, where she provided creative direction for major brands. Wang co-founded ACTON in 2013, aiming to enhance urban living through innovative mobility services. She holds a Master's degree in Industrial Design from Purdue University and has been recognized as one of the "19 Influential Women In Mobility" in 2019, as well as receiving the Female CEO of the Year award in 2016. Wang has been featured in prominent media outlets, including WSJ, FastCompany, and CNN.123

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