Phil Cooper

Phil Cooper is an experienced professional with over 30 years in investment management and private equity. He has held various roles such as entrepreneur, principal investor, fund investor, and secondary investor. Phil is a co-holder of US patents in investment technology and has provided advice on investment policy, governance, strategy, and tactics including asset allocation, risk management, and alternative investments.

In 2017, Phil founded Pine Island Capital Partners where he currently serves as the Managing Partner. In 1996, he conceptualized and led the Goldman Sachs Private Equity Group, growing it to over $11 billion in assets. During his tenure at Goldman Sachs, Phil also served on key committees such as the Risk, Operating, and Technology Committees. He retired as a Partner from Goldman Sachs in 2004.

Phil Cooper's current and past engagements showcase his diverse expertise. He has founded or co-funded multiple technology companies and often assumed the role of CEO. Phil is the co-founder and Chairman of Digital Cognition Technologies, Inc., a company specializing in cognitive impairment detection. Additionally, he is a Senior Advisory Partner at Pilot Growth Equity, focusing on tech-based companies. Phil is also a Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management, teaching a graduate course on Private Equity and Hedge Funds. His involvement extends to serving on the MIT Sloan School Finance Advisory Committee and the Boston Children's Hospital Endowment Investment Committee. As an angel investor, Phil has also contributed to various endeavors in the investment landscape.

Phil Cooper's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Management and Journalism from Syracuse University, a Master of Science in Management as an Alfred Sloan Fellow at MIT Sloan School of Management, and other studies at institutions like Jamesville DeWitt and Boston University.

In his professional journey, Phil has been associated with prominent organizations. Alongside his role at Pine Island Capital Partners, he has also been a private investor, board member/chairman, and CEO at numerous companies and investment entities. Phil held positions such as Partner at Goldman Sachs, President, and CEO at Rogers Casey Alternative Investments, Managing Director at Boston International Advisors, and Chairman/CEO at various companies.

With a rich tapestry of experience and a strong background in investment management, private equity, and technology entrepreneurship, Phil Cooper stands as a seasoned professional in the financial industry.