Adam H. Phillips
InvestorVenture Partner at Tribes Ventures
Virginia
Writes $100K – $300K checks · typically $200K
About
Adam H. Phillips is Founder and Managing Partner at AthletesInnovate, where he identifies investment opportunities at the intersection of sports and innovation. Previously, he served as Managing Director at Techstars, leading the Equitech Accelerator and the Washington DC Accelerator powered by JP Morgan. He brings experience in law, innovation, and capital allocation.
Experience
- AthletesInnovateFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2017 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
- TechstarsInvestor-in-Residencecurrent2022 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
- TechstarsManaging Director2022 — 2025Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- 11 Tribes VenturesVenture Partner2021 — 2022Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Mox.EManaging Director and Venture Partner2019 — 2022Chicago, Illinois, United States
- U.S. Department of TransportationSenior Attorney-Advisor / Director of Innovation for IdeaHub2013 — 2019Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Educational ResourcesChannel Manager / Counsel / Trainer2012 — 2013
Skills & more
Educational TechnologyStrategyWritingPublic SpeakingLeadershipLawFinanceInvestmentsDue DiligencePrivate SecurityNational SpeakerExperienced Speaker
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Business StrategyLegislative RelationsAdministrative LawLitigationCriminal LawSports ManagementLegal ResearchEmployment LawResearchLegal WritingProgram ManagementFederal Government- Private Equity and Venture Capital — Università Bocconi | Coursera
- Design Thinking for Innovation — University of Virginia Darden School of Business
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CRO, PayPal at Tribes Ventures
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CTO, Project Evident at Tribes Ventures
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CEO, Watterson Brands at Tribes Ventures
Brad Lomenick
Founder, BLINC at Tribes Ventures
Brandon Hendrix
Founder & CEO, Cross Connect at Tribes Ventures
Brett Verkaik
West Highland Capital, CIO at Tribes Ventures
Chris Carneal
CEO, Booster Enterprises at Tribes Ventures
Daniel Townsend
Co-Founder, CoPilot at Tribes Ventures
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Brett Verkaik
West Highland Capital, CIO at Tribes Ventures
Jeff Baxter
General Partner & Head of Platform at Tribes Ventures
Kristina Chapple
General Partner at Tribes Ventures
Mark Phillips
Managing Partner at Tribes Ventures
Myers Dupuy
Founder, Scratch Advisors at Tribes Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Adam H. Phillips?
- Adam H. Phillips is Founder and Managing Partner at AthletesInnovate, where he identifies investment opportunities at the intersection of sports and innovation. Previously, he served as Managing Director at Techstars, leading the Equitech Accelerator and the Washington DC Accelerator powered by JP Morgan. He brings experience in law, innovation, and capital allocation.
- Where does Adam H. Phillips work?
- Adam H. Phillips is Venture Partner at Tribes Ventures.
- What check size does Adam H. Phillips write?
- Adam H. Phillips typically writes checks of $100K – $300K.
- Where did Adam H. Phillips go to school?
- Adam H. Phillips studied at George Mason University (Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law); George Mason University (Master of Arts (M.A.), American History (United States)); Wheaton College (Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology).
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Also attended George Mason University35
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Also attended Wheaton College23
David Clark GuillermoInvestments at Impact America FundDeborah CarrilloPartner + General Counsel at Menlo VenturesMark SmithExecutive Advisor at TCVSteve ShafferOperating Partner at Volition CapitalMark PhillipsManaging Partner at Tribes VenturesJeff BaxterGeneral Partner & Head of Platform at Tribes Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Techstars453
Brad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsRustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesHouman HaghighiPartner, Business & Corporate Development at Menlo VenturesIsabelle StyslingerSenior Associate, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionWesley BarrowPartner at Correlation VenturesJack Bixby LucasGeneral Partner at Lucas Venture Group
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Also worked at 11 Tribes Ventures15
Mark PhillipsManaging Partner at Tribes VenturesJeff BaxterGeneral Partner & Head of Platform at Tribes VenturesIsaac ArnoldVice President at Tribes VenturesJonathan WoodrowSenior Analyst at Tribes VenturesBrett VerkaikWest Highland Capital, CIO at Tribes VenturesMyers DupuyFounder, Scratch Advisors at Tribes Ventures
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Also worked at U.S. Department of Transportation5
Anthony FoxxAdvisor at Autotech VenturesKaren SkeltonAdvisor, Visiting Scholar At Stanford's Doerr School Of Sustainability; Former Senior Policy Advisor, US Department Of Energy at Overture ClimateMitchell KominskyGeneral Partner at futureland venturesScott CollinsManaging Director at Summit PartnersCathrin StickneyVenture Partner at Zetta Venture Partners
