Julia Kaplan

Founder who turned product-marketing experience into an events/people‑focused business: After a decade in product marketing at consumer tech companies (Uber, Disney) and DTC retail (Warby Parker), Julia founded Recess to operationalize what makes teams feel like teams—designing retreats and workshops that prioritize human connection. imsojulia+1

Product marketing and growth background across major consumer brands: Julia's career path—retention marketing at Warby Parker, regional marketing and product marketing at Uber, and product marketing at Disney Streaming—indicates strengths in lifecycle/retention programs, regional go‑to‑market execution, and positioning for consumer-facing product launches. imsojulia+1

Operator and early-stage founder skills (sales, process, systems): Early-stage coaching materials and a case study describe her focus on building sales systems, CRM usage, and repeatable sales processes to scale Recess—showing she combines product instincts with hands-on operational work to grow a services business. jennybv+1

Community- and culture-first approach to team experiences: Recess positions its work around restoring connection lost during the pandemic—emphasizing shared experiences, rituals, and intentional time together as core design principles for retreats and workshops. recess-at-work+1