ViaJiin
ViaJiin is a boutique skincare startup headquartered in Seattle that offers curated four-product kits sourced from boutique Korean makers.
Facts
- HQ
- Seattle
- Sectors
- Beauty, Skincare, Retail
Agnes Kim announces ViaJiin: LLC formed months before July layoff, first orders shipped this month
Agnes Kim began building ViaJiin nine months before being laid off, forming an LLC, running supplier talks and focus groups while still employed; she announced the company two days after the layoff, shipped first orders this month, and has no co-founder, hand-packing every box.
Agnes Kim, ex-Xbox director, launches ViaJiin Korean skincare startup after March 2026 LLC and July Microsoft layoff
Agnes Kim, a former Xbox director, prepared for layoffs by building ViaJiin, a Seattle-area Korean skincare startup, forming the LLC in March 2026 and publicly announcing the venture two days after her July layoff from Microsoft. Her transition illustrates how advance preparation and AI tools can help a solo founder move quickly from corporate role to entrepreneurship.
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Agnes Kim Founder
