Phil began his entrepreneurial career as co-founder of the social networking app ‘Pheed' alongside tech investor and businessman O.D. Kobo. Leading the nascent app's growth, Phil opened the 'Pheed House' on Mulholland Drive, a content creation hub for artists and tastemakers. Pheed became the #1 downloaded app in the Apple and Google Play App Stores (ahead of Facebook and Twitter) and was acquired after just 18 months of operation by America Movil. While in Israel for Pheed's acquisition, Phil co-founded the viral “Yo” App, which at the time became somewhat of a cultural phenomenon— featured on The Colbert Report and parodied on HBO’s 'Silicon Valley’.

He is currently a Member of CBRE's West LA team where he specializes in Global Advisory and Transaction Services for VC, Tech and Media clients. Phil brings unique perspective to brokerage—merging first-hand knowledge of what’s most important to founders & executive teams [at all growth-stages] with a passion for helping companies scale effectively. At the center of his advisory approach is a drive and acumen to help his portfolio companies and clients make the best real estate decisions by enhancing value, managing risk and reducing costs.

Phil is not a passive early-stage investor—he empathizes with the level of work and smart decisions required in order for a startup to succeed. If LayJax decides to invest in a founder or founding team, they are committing to becoming a relentless and reliable resource for the company’s sustained growth.

Board of Directors: Mapify, Dream Pops, ZitSticka, Extra, LION Tea

Education: Duke University (T’08)