Phil Santoro

Co-Founder of Wilbur Labs, Former Growth Strategist at Google

Phil Santoro is an accomplished entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of Wilbur Labs, a startup studio that focuses on transforming innovative ideas into successful companies. Established in 2016, Wilbur Labs has developed and invested in over 21 companies, providing essential resources and operational support to foster growth and success in various sectors.1 2

Background and Career

Early Ventures: Santoro founded his first technology company, FreeForums.org, at the age of 14. This platform gained significant traction, becoming one of the largest online destinations for forum creation, receiving over 125 million monthly pageviews before its acquisition by CrowdGather in 2010.1 2
Experience at Google: Before launching Wilbur Labs, Santoro worked at Google from 2013 to 2016 as a Growth Strategist. His time there involved collaborating with fellow entrepreneur David Kolodny, which ultimately led to the founding of Wilbur Labs.1 3

Education

Phil Santoro graduated from the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance in 2013.5

Personal Life and Interests

Beyond his professional endeavors, Santoro is a Private Pilot and notably set a Guinness World Record for competitive eating in 2014. He resides in Miami, Florida, with his wife, Rubi.1 2 4

Contributions to Entrepreneurship

Santoro is passionate about mentoring young entrepreneurs. He has created scholarships and frequently speaks at schools to inspire others to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. Additionally, he shares insights through articles published in various prestigious platforms like Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur Magazine.1 4