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Phil Kohn
Founder + Early Stage Investor + Amphibious Campertrike Superfan -> Prev. 500 Startups B20 | Investment Banking | Mandarin Proficiency
Phil Kohn is an accomplished business professional and entrepreneur with a passion for mental health and holistic wellness. He has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in finance and accounting from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Phil has also completed the Inter-University Program (IUP) in Mandarin at Tsinghua University.
Phil's career began at Credit Suisse where he worked as an investment banking analyst before moving to Scientific Games where he spent several years as an associate in corporate finance and international business development. He was responsible for financial modeling, due diligence, and market entry strategies, traveling extensively to various countries.
In 2014, Phil co-founded Cadence Translate, a 500 Startups-backed venture that provides top-tier language services to the global business and investment community. He served as interim Head of Business Development at GeneOS, a company focused on personalized health and wellness programs.
Passionate about mental and physical wellness, Phil is a Vipassana meditator and avid yogi. He is knowledgeable in engineering mind and body to improve wellness in patients with chronic illnesses, as well as building checklists for complex processes to reduce potential risks.
Overall, Phil's experience and expertise include finance, corporate development, due diligence, and wellness programming. With his proficiency in Mandarin and Chinese business culture, Phil is positioned to advise businesses interested in entering the Chinese market.