About
Joel Phillips studied economics at Columbia University and previously founded Pig.gi. Based in Latin America for the past decade, he works on Siglo, a company focused on emerging market technology solutions.
Founder at SigloYC S21
Intro paths
YC
Joel went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Joel can intro founders to Siglo's investors below.
Siglo's investors Β· 4
Co-founders at Siglo
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Isaac PhillipsFounder
Experience
- LegacyTrackrChief Executive Officercurrent2026 β present
- AE Blue CapitalOperating Partnercurrent2026 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Columbia FoundersBoard Membercurrent2024 β presentNew York, United States
- Siglo Internet (YC S21)Co-Foundercurrent2019 β present
- Prufold LabsAdvisorcurrent2025 β present
- Farrow VenturesChief Executive Officer2014 β 2020Mexico City Metropolitan Area
- Walton ConsultingSenior Consultant2011 β 2015New York, NY
- WhisperShoutCofounder2012 β 2013New York, NY
- Yottabytes Ventures LLCCo-Founder & Product Developement2012 β 2013New York, NY
Skills & more
Strategy18Mobile Devices18Entrepreneurship34Business Strategy12Marketing Strategy10Social Media20Web Development3Cross-functional Team Leadership3Business Development25Web Design5Mobile Applications12Video Advertising2
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MarketingProduct DevelopmentStart-upsE-commerceStrategic PartnershipsDigital StrategyOnline AdvertisingSEOProduct ManagementLanguages English Β· Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Joel Phillips?
- Joel Phillips studied economics at Columbia University and previously founded Pig.gi. Based in Latin America for the past decade, he works on Siglo, a company focused on emerging market technology solutions.
- Where does Joel Phillips work?
- Joel Phillips is Founder of Siglo.
- What companies did Joel Phillips found?
- Joel Phillips founded Siglo.
- Where did Joel Phillips go to school?
- Joel Phillips studied at Columbia University (B.A., Economics); Y Combinator.
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