Adam H. Phillips

Adam H. Phillips is a Managing Director at Techstars, where he leads multiple accelerator programs. Here are key details about his background and current roles:

Professional Experience

Adam currently holds the following positions:

• Managing Director of the Techstars Equitech Accelerator in Baltimore, Maryland (since August 2022)12
• Managing Director of Techstars Washington DC powered by J.P. Morgan3
• Founder of AthletesInnovate!, an organization promoting STEM education for underserved K-12 students13

Career Background

Adam brings over 20 years of experience in legal, business, and investment fields:

• Previously worked as an Investor-in-Residence at Techstars1
• Held roles as a Venture Partner at Republic and 11Tribes Ventures23
• Served as Managing Director at Mox.E Venture Partners13
• Worked in government roles, including:
  • Senior Attorney-Advisor / Director of Innovation for IdeaHub at the U.S. Department of Transportation1
  • Positions at the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Congress3

Education

• Doctor of Law (J.D.) from George Mason University1
• Master of Arts in American History from George Mason University1
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wheaton College1

Investment Philosophy

Adam focuses on:

• Identifying great founders with innovative business ideas3
• Supporting startups that align with the "equitech" framework, which aims to build an inclusive innovation economy2
• Leveraging AI and technology to solve problems in healthcare and other industries4

Adam describes his approach as "Build4Good," emphasizing investments in ideas that make infrastructure and commerce more accessible.56