Phil Carter

Growth Advisor @ Elemental Growth | Former Product Leader @ Faire, Quizlet, and Ibotta | Reforge Partner and Investor

Phil Carter is a growth advisor and angel investor specializing in consumer subscription startups.1 He has extensive experience working with companies from Seed to Series C stages, helping them define growth strategies, build growth models, and optimize various aspects of their businesses.1 5

Background and Expertise

Phil Carter's career includes:

Starting at Bain and obtaining an MBA from Stanford GSB1
A decade of experience as a VC and product leader1
Working with companies like Faire, Quizlet, and Ibotta1 2

Current Role and Services

As a growth advisor, Phil Carter offers:

Growth strategy development
Data and attribution assistance
User acquisition optimization
Product-led growth coaching
Pricing and packaging optimization
International expansion strategy
Team building and mentoring
Interim CGO or CPO services1

Notable Achievements

Created a popular Reforge course on Consumer Subscription Growth1 4
Ranked as one of the best growth leaders of the last decade2
Developed the "Subscription Value Loop" framework for building sustainable app businesses3

Phil Carter's expertise in consumer subscription growth and his advisory roles at various startups, including memoryOS, make him a valuable asset to the companies he works with.