Phil Neil — CEO
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
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor in the SaaS and B2B sectors.
Experience: 15 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- Leadership Development
- Corporate Venture Capital
- Strategic Partnerships
- Go-to-market Strategy
- Coaching
- Growth Strategies
- Sales
- Business Development
Career Highlights
- Scaled a business to $70M in 8 months
- Expert in navigating entrepreneurial challenges
- Keynote speaker on leadership and decision-making
Work Experience
Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA)
Judge – Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) (2 mos)
Courage Compass Company
Chief Executive Officer (1 yr)
Entrepreneurs' Organization
Member – Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) (1 yr)
Wide Range Capital Defense
Fractional Managing Director (7 mos)
STS Capital Partners
Strategic Advisor - M&A (1 yr 8 mos)
Real AI Dynamics
Strategic Advisor - Enterprise Sales (7 mos)
Trelais
Strategic Advisor - Go-to-Market (1 yr 10 mos)
PhilNeil Ventures
Founder & General Partner (4 yrs 2 mos)
Promethium
Co-Founder - Chief Business Growth Officer (2 yrs 4 mos)
Neobex
Co-Founder (Exited) - President | Head of Growth & Procurement (1 yr 10 mos)
Lundbeck
Business Development (1 yr)
Roche
Business Development (1 yr 8 mos)
Bayer
Business Development (2 yrs 3 mos)
Labatt Breweries of Canada
Business Development (1 yr 3 mos)
TELUS
Business Development (3 yrs 5 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) at Université de Sherbrooke