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Phil Neil

CEO

Canada15 yrs 8 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Scaled a business to $70M in 8 months
  • Expert in navigating entrepreneurial challenges
  • Keynote speaker on leadership and decision-making
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor in the SaaS and B2B sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

EntrepreneurshipLeadership DevelopmentCorporate Venture CapitalStrategic PartnershipsGo-to-market StrategyCoachingGrowth StrategiesSalesBusiness Development

Other Skills

Account ManagementAngel InvestingB2B MarketingBlue Ocean StrategyBusiness AcumenBusiness AlliancesBusiness InnovationBusiness ManagementBusiness StrategyBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Channel Sales DevelopmentChannel Strategy DevelopmentComplex SalesConsultative Sales ManagementContent Strategy

About

I believe entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful forces for transformation—both in business and in life. That’s why I help ambitious founders navigate the pressure, reinvention, and uncertainty that define the entrepreneurial journey—and scale with clarity. My story: I bootstrapped my first business, pivoted our business model which lead to a $70M scale up in 8 months, sold this first venture and became a serial entrepreneur and investors. I wanted to master the entrepreneur's journey. It took me many years & many failures before I finally realized that the real entrepreneur's journey is actually an internal journey. A story of transformation where failure isn't as dependent on external factors as we may think. It starts from within. From the mismanagement of the entrepreneur's shadow : uncertainty, fear and unworthiness. Entrepreneurs must learn to reconnect with their intuition, follow their courage compass and listen to the whispers of transformation, as they are the guides towards business success & leadership empowerment. 🎯 The Founder Clarity Sprint™ is my flagship 1:1 offer for founders ready for their next breakthrough. We identify real bottlenecks, uncover hidden growth opportunities, test new strategies, and adapt based on traction. It’s not just about scaling faster—it’s about leading with clarity and building something that lasts. 🎤 I speak on high-stakes decision-making, founder reinvention, and how to lead through fear and uncertainty—with frameworks like The Entrepreneurial Shadow™ and The Courage Compass™ delivered through keynotes and workshops. 📖 My upcoming book shares hard-earned truths about entrepreneurial failure—and how to navigate the shadow, reinvent ourselves, and build lasting success on the other side. 🎯 Who I Work With ✔ VC Firms & Startup Accelerators – Coaching & keynotes for founder development programs ✔ Corporate Leadership Teams – Strategy sessions & workshops on decision-making under pressure ✔ Seed & Growth-Stage Entrepreneurs – How to lead through chaos & scale with confidence ✔ Business Conferences & Masterminds – Keynote speaker on high-performance leadership & entrepreneurship If you’re building something bold—or stuck at a moment where clarity could change everything—let’s connect. 🔗 PhilNeil.com

Experience

Global student entrepreneur awards (gsea)

Judge – Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA)

Apr 2025Jun 2025 · 2 mos · Canada · Hybrid

  • Selected as a judge for the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), a global competition recognizing student founders who are building real businesses while still in school.
  • What makes GSEA different is its focus—not just on the business, but on the entrepreneur behind it. The judging criteria emphasize mindset, resilience, purpose, and the ability to navigate adversity.
EntrepreneurshipBusiness AcumenCoachingLeadership Development

Courage compass company

Chief Executive Officer

Mar 2025Present · 1 yr

  • At Courage Compass company, we believe entrepreneurship is a force for good, and we have discovered a better way to navigate this journey.
  • We aim to change the culture of entrepreneurship that has let failure and mental health struggles become the norm.
  • Courage Compass Company empower founders to move beyond firefighting, burnout, and self-doubt by mastering their inner game, confronting the Entrepreneurial Shadow, and building with courageous clarity.
  • Our frameworks, tools, and programs help entrepreneurs make braver decisions, transform failure into wisdom, and thrive as the hero of their own journey—creating sustainable success from the inside out.
  • We bridge the gap between inner mastery, and strategic clarity, helping founders not just scale their businesses—but transform into the leaders required for what’s next.
Thought LeadershipStrategic ThinkingKeynote SpeakingStart-up ConsultingEntrepreneurshipStrategic Partnerships+5

Entrepreneurs'​ organization

Member – Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)

Mar 2025Present · 1 yr · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid

  • Member of EO, a global network of entrepreneurs committed to learning, growth, and meaningful contribution.
  • I joined EO to surround myself with ambitious, values-driven founders who are scaling meaningful businesses—while navigating the internal challenges leadership brings.
  • Through EO, I stay connected to the pulse of founder growth and leadership evolution, and I contribute by mentoring others, judging competitions like GSEA, and sharing the frameworks that have shaped my own entrepreneurial journey.
EntrepreneurshipLeadership DevelopmentBusiness Acumen

Wide range capital defense

Fractional Managing Director

Aug 2024Mar 2025 · 7 mos

  • As Managing Director at Wide Range Capital Defense, I lead the firm’s investment strategy, focusing on high-growth opportunities in advanced military technology and defense companies across the United States, the Middle East, and Europe. I structure and manage our fundraising efforts, ensuring the successful deployment of our $500 million fund. Leveraging strong connections within the global defense community, I oversee the sourcing, evaluation, and management of portfolio investments. My goal is to drive profitability while advancing critical defense innovations that enhance global security.
Strategic VisionaryCorporate Venture CapitalEntrepreneurshipStrategic PartnershipsGrowth StrategiesInternational Sales+3

Sts capital partners

Strategic Advisor - M&A

Jul 2024Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Remote

  • Helping mid-size business owners identify and connect with their strategic buyers.
Strategic VisionaryCorporate Venture CapitalMatchmakerStrategic PartnershipsGrowth StrategiesCreative Problem Solving+2

Real ai dynamics

Strategic Advisor - Enterprise Sales

Jul 2024Feb 2025 · 7 mos · United States · Remote

  • Help Real AI Dynamics penetrate the B2B enterprise market segment.
  • Build and teach AI workshops for CEOs looking to integrate AI into their processes.
Strategic VisionaryStrategic PartnershipsGrowth StrategiesCreative Problem SolvingBusiness Acumen

Trelais

Strategic Advisor - Go-to-Market

May 2024Present · 1 yr 10 mos · United States · Remote

  • Helping manage the Trelais Venture's team of 38 software developers, making sure product development is in line with market needs to successfully launch over 10 AI SaaS companies.
Strategic VisionaryStart-up ConsultingLeadership DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsGrowth StrategiesCreative Problem Solving+2

Philneil ventures

Founder & General Partner

Jan 2022Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • As General Partner at Phil Neil Ventures, I lead our investment strategy and work directly with visionary founders building bold companies at the cutting edge of innovation.
  • My focus is on:
  • Identifying asymmetric opportunities early—companies with transformational potential that others overlook.
  • Supporting founders through high-stakes decisions—from early traction to reinvention and scale.
  • Bringing capital with conviction—not just funding, but founder-first partnership rooted in lived entrepreneurial experience.
  • Activating a global network of operators, advisors, and strategic partners to help portfolio companies grow faster and smarter.
  • I bring my personal playbook as a founder-turned-investor to every deal: hands-on strategy, clear decision frameworks, and the mindset work needed to lead at the edge.
  • We back founders who dare to reinvent—and help them do it with clarity, courage, and long-term thinking.
Strategic VisionaryStrategic ThinkingStart-up ConsultingCorporate Venture CapitalMatchmakerEntrepreneurship+6

Promethium

Co-Founder - Chief Business Growth Officer

Jan 2022May 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • I joined the Promethium team as a founding investor. Falling in love with the technology's immense potential, I decided to go all in and carry its mission as a Chief Business Development Officer.
  • During this adventure, I have been involved in all stages of a tech startup: from PMF to fundraising to building partnerships and case studies while raising awareness of our UVP with big companies like Schneider Electric, Carrier, Lennox, Saint Gobain, Emcor Group and many more Fortune 500 enterprises.
  • As an ambassador, I have represented green tech and Promethium in Canada, the USA and France, lobbying government and enterprise accounts.
Strategic VisionarySalesKey Account DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsFundraising+68

Neobex

Co-Founder (Exited) - President | Head of Growth & Procurement

Mar 2020Jan 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos · Quebec, Canada

  • I co-founded Neobex and helped organically grow it into a mid-sized business.
  • Through my leadership, Neobex made a strategic pivot that allowed us to 250x our revenue in one year, moving from a 6 to a 9-figure business in annual revenue.
  • As head of growth, I prospected, negotiated, and closed many key accounts in Canada and the USA, including large buying groups like HealthPro.
  • I was also very active in government sales, establishing Neobex as a trusted supplier to the Quebec government, positioning us among the province's top 5 medical glove suppliers alongside companies like Cardinal Health, Medline, and Medicom.
  • Through these efforts, I single-handedly generated over $80 million in founder-led sales, self-financing our growth through pre-payment negotiations.
  • I established our international procurement network from scratch, negotiating with factories in China and Thailand and successfully importing their products even at the peak of the pandemic.
SalesBusiness DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsB2B MarketingCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Leadership Development+14

Lundbeck

Business Development

Mar 2019Mar 2020 · 1 yr · Quebec, Canada

  • Help bring Trintellix and Rexulti to market by promoting their value to psychiatrists and general practitioners (pharmaceutical sales).
SalesKey Account DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsB2B MarketingSales Presentations+19

Roche

Business Development

Jul 2017Mar 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos · Quebec, Canada

  • Help increase Accu-check brand's market share (medical device - Diabetes). Nationally recognized for my contribution in the launch of the new Accu-Check guide, replacing his long time predecessor, Aviva.
SalesBusiness DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsB2B MarketingCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Leadership Development+14

Bayer

Business Development

Apr 2015Jul 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Quebec, Canada

  • Promote Xarelto (pharmaceutical - cardiology) to general partitioners and cardiologists.
SalesKey Account DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsB2B MarketingSales Presentations+19

Labatt breweries of canada

Business Development

Jan 2014Apr 2015 · 1 yr 3 mos · Sherbrooke, Quebec

  • Grow market share of Labatt's (AbInbev) line of products (beer industry). Introduce many new brands and product line within my territory.
SalesBusiness DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsB2B MarketingCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Leadership Development+12

Telus

Business Development

Aug 2010Jan 2014 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Sherbrooke, Quebec

  • Promote the Koodo cell phone service. 3x president club.
SalesBusiness DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsDirect SalesNetworkingValue Selling+6

Education

Université de Sherbrooke

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

Jan 2009Jan 2013

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