Overview

Number of Portfolio Companies 1
Number of Exits 1
  • Investor Type  Individual/Angel
  • Investor Stage  Seed
  • Number of Exits 1

Philip Schlein asks entrepreneurs a lot of questions without always expecting answers. What he's after is a process: if entrepreneurs can be encouraged to ask themselves certain questions, and others that arise in the process of inquiry, they may arrive at a better understanding of their customer and business opportunity.

Phil has been

advising entrepreneurs since he joined USVP in 1985. As President and CEO of Macy's California for 11 years, he has focused his investments in the retail sector--from pure retailing plays to the consumer Internet. For example, he guided USVP's investments in PetsMart and Fresh Choice. Phil serves on the boards of Tea Collections, Sound ID ,and Specialtys Bakery and Cafe.

Personal Investments

Number of Investments 1
Phil Schlein invested in WetFeet on Jan 31, 2000. This investment - Venture Round - WetFeet - was valued at $9M.
Announced Date  
Organization Name  
Lead Investor  
Funding Round  
Money Raised  
Jan 31, 2000
WetFeet
No
Venture Round - WetFeet
$9M

Exits

Number of Exits 1
Phil Schlein has 1 exit - WetFeet.
  • WetFeet WetFeet is a career advice website and publisher for driven, career-minded students.

Jobs

Number of Current Jobs 2
Number of Past Jobs 1
Phil Schlein has 2 current jobs as Partner at The Halo Fund and Member at The Angels' Forum. Additionally, Phil Schlein has had 1 past job as the Venture Partner at U.S. Venture Partners (USVP).
Organization Name  
Title At Company  
Start Date  
End Date  
U.S. Venture Partners (USVP)
Venture PartnerJan 1985

Board and Advisor Roles

Number of Current Board & Advisor Roles 3
Number of Past Board & Advisor Roles 7
Phil Schlein holds 3 board and advisor roles including Advisor at Savitude, Former Chairman/ Advisor at Mavatar, and Board Member at Bouxtie.
Organization Name  
Title At Company  
Start Date  
End Date  
Specialty's Cafe & Bakery
Board Member
BeautyArmy
AdvisorJun 24, 2012
Mode Media
Venture Partner, U.S. Venture Partners, former President and CEO of Macy’s California
Sound ID
Board Member
U.S. Venture Partners (USVP)
Senior Advisor
Tea Collection
Board Member
Soundhawk Corporation
Board MemberSep 2013

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