Where does Phil Heckel work?

Phil Heckel is Head of Engineering at Slide.

Where did Phil Heckel go to school?

Phil Heckel studied at University of Mannheim (Master of Science, Business Informatics); Singapore Management University (Semester Abroad, Business Informatics); University of Mannheim (Bachelor of Science, Business Informatics).

Phil Heckel

Head of Engineering at Slide

Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

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Michael FassunlockedPhil: together at Slide (2025–2026)

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Head of Engineering at Slide

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Slide's investors · 6

Benchstrength PartnersNew York Connecticut InnovationsNew Haven · $500K – $2M checks Glynn Capital ManagementMenlo Park OutsidersNorwalk · $500K – $8M checks TampaBay.VenturesTampa · since 2021 Vine VenturesNew York · $1M – $10M checks

Co-founders at Slide

Austin McChordCo-Founder, Chairman

Michael FassCo-Founder, CEO

Experience

SlideChief Architectcurrent2026 — presentWestport, Connecticut, United States
SlideChief Technology Officercurrent2025 — presentNorwalk, CT
SlideHead of Engineering2023 — 2025Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
ntfyFounder & Maintainercurrent2021 — present
Datto, Inc.Sr. Principal Software Engineer2018 — 2023Norwalk, CT, USA
Datto, Inc.Principal Software Engineer2016 — 2018Norwalk, CT, USA
Datto, Inc.Senior Software Engineer and Team Lead2015 — 2016Greater Reading Area
Deutsche BankSolution Architect2012 — 2014Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area
Deutsche BankBusiness Analyst / Solution Architect Trainee2011 — 2012Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area
Silversun Heckel/Merdes GbRCo-Founder2006 — 2012
LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AGIntern IT Management2009 — 2010
University of MannheimStudent Assistent2007 — 2010
LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AGIntern IT Management2008

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Languages English · German

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Phil Heckel?: Head of Engineering at Slide
Where does Phil Heckel work?: Phil Heckel is Head of Engineering at Slide.
Where did Phil Heckel go to school?: Phil Heckel studied at University of Mannheim (Master of Science, Business Informatics); Singapore Management University (Semester Abroad, Business Informatics); University of Mannheim (Bachelor of Science, Business Informatics).

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Also attended Singapore Management University246

Mahesha SubramaniamHead of Client Relations at Golden Gate Ventures Rilla SaukkonenFund Analyst at Lifeline Ventures Trent RiggsInvestor at Khosla Ventures Hayata TokizawaVice President at Fin Capital Benedict TanAssociate Director, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Roy ChngInvestment Manager - Finance at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag

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Also attended University of Sussex116

Hamish GarnettAssociate at Manta Ray Ventures Molly CookeTeam Assistant at Northzone Jackson HeddyCFO at Northzone Georgia AbbottAssociate Director at Marlin Equity Partners Simon SegarsExecutive Advisor at Black Opal Ventures Yuki KanematsuOperations Manager at Sozo Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Slide4

Michael FassVenture Partner at Outsiders Carlson ChoiCOO at Slide Adrienne HoffmannHead of Human Resources at Slide Nick ChoryCo-Head of Product at Slide

Also worked at Datto, Inc.12

Rob MayGeneral Partner at Half Court Ventures Austin McChordCo-Managing Partner at Outsiders Michael FassVenture Partner at Outsiders Gabe LingFounder at M33 Growth Sahab AslamInvestor at Berkeley Angel Network Ted CoonsPresident & Co-Founder at OceanSound Partners

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Also worked at Deutsche Bank978

Bill GurleyGeneral Partner Emeritus at Benchmark Vlad YatsenkoCo-founder & CTO of Revolut Funmi GarrickFinance and Operations at Impact America Fund Giuseppe IademarcoHead of Global Partnership at P101 Ventures Jeppe ZinkPartner at Northzone Dan MoreheadFounder & CEO at Pantera Capital

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Also worked at University of Mannheim7

Lukas GenteleCEO, vCluster at EMERGENT VENTURES Noemi HipperInvestment Managerin at Yabeo Laura GelheutMarketing & Communications Manager at Cusp Capital Márcia SobreiraPortfolio Manager at NESsT Justus HeuerPartner at Rivean Capital Dr. Josef VollmayrFounder at Limehome

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