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Phoebe Gates

Founder

Founder at Phia Holdings · Co-founder at Phia

New York, New York, United States

FoundedPhiaPhia Holdings

30 Under 30 2026 · Retail & Ecommerce

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706 people in our graph share verified history with Phoebe — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Paul KwanunlockedPhoebe: together at Stanford University (2021–2024)
×6Phoebe: together at Stanford University
Phoebe: together at Phia
×3Phoebe: together at Lakeside School

About

Phoebe Gates is the founder of Phia, a company developing AI technology intended to connect brands and consumers in the shopping process. She hosts the podcast The Burnouts and works on initiatives related to technology, women's health, and gender equality, collaborating with healthcare professionals, activists, and other experts.

Founder at Phia Holdings

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Phia Holdings's investors · 1

Kleiner PerkinsMenlo Park · $500K – $15M checks · since 2025

Co-founders at Phia Holdings

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Sophia KianniExecutive Officer, Director

Co-founder at Phia

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Phia's investors · 6

Cold Start VenturesNew YorkDuke Capital PartnersDurhamKhosla VenturesMenlo Park · $5K – $50M checksKleiner PerkinsMenlo Park · $500K – $15M checksNotable CapitalSilicon Valley · $5M – $50M checksScribble VenturesPortola Valley · $750K – $1.5M checks

Co-founders at Phia

SKSophia Kianni
Sophia KianniCo-founder

Experience

  1. PhiaFoundercurrent2024 — present
  2. The BurnoutsHostcurrent2025 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  3. British VogueIntern2022Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  4. Partners In HealthIntern2022Rwanda

Frequently asked questions

Who is Phoebe Gates?
Phoebe Gates is the founder of Phia, a company developing AI technology intended to connect brands and consumers in the shopping process. She hosts the podcast The Burnouts and works on initiatives related to technology, women's health, and gender equality, collaborating with healthcare professionals, activists, and other experts.
Where does Phoebe Gates work?
Phoebe Gates is Co-founder of Phia and Co-founder at Phia Holdings.
What companies did Phoebe Gates found?
Phoebe Gates founded Phia, Phia Holdings.
Where did Phoebe Gates go to school?
Phoebe Gates studied at Stanford University (Human Biology); Lakeside School; African Leadership Academy (International Studies Program).

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Stanford University mafia1,934

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Lakeside School mafia14

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Phia mafia4

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Sophia AmorusoInvestorFounded Nasty GalAlexander TalamontiHead of OperationsFounded QuotainShaurnav GhoshMachine Learning EngineerFounded Assemble

African Leadership Academy mafia2

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Jesse ForresterEconomics and EntrepreneurshipFounded Mazimobility

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Also attended Stanford University2,000

Peter ThielCo-founder & Partner at Founders FundDavid SacksCo-founder & General Partner at Craft Ventures; former White House AI & Crypto CzarGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia CapitalJim BreyerFounder & CEO of Breyer CapitalMike Maples JrCo-founding Partner at Floodgate

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Also attended Lakeside School37

Bill GatesCo-founder of Microsoft; Chair of the Gates FoundationSantiago ReganDirector of Business Development at Redpoint VenturesDavid WeidenInvestor at Khosla VenturesParis KokaInvestor at Serena VenturesJamie DaudonPrincipal at The Westly GroupKarl BrackenFounder & General Partner at Ocampo Capital

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Also attended African Leadership Academy6

Muchafara ShumbaMultimedia Designer at BongoHiveWaringa KamauStakeholder Engagement Lead at Villgro AfricaHayley WilliamsGroup Head of HR at 365 FinanceDieko OjoInvestment Associate at Novastar VenturesAya SomaiAssociate at New Enterprise Associates (NEA)Jesse ForresterFounder & CEO at Mazimobility

Shared employers

Also worked at Phia6

Hans TungManaging Partner at Notable CapitalNizar El HachemFounder and Managing Partner at TLF VenturesSophia AmorusoGeneral Partner at Trust FundAlexander TalamontiFounder at QuotainShaurnav GhoshCo-Founder at AssembleSophia KianniCo-founder at Phia

Also worked at The Burnouts1

Sophia KianniCo-founder at Phia

Also worked at British Vogue1

Vanessa KingoriInvestor at Condé Nast

Also worked at Partners In Health13

Gary GottliebExecutive Partner at Flare Capital PartnersChris SweeneyExecutive Director, Communications and Media Relations at AMR Action FundOliver RothschildManaging Director at The Draper Richards Kaplan FoundationKrysta CassSenior Portfolio Chief of Staff at CouncilKedar MateCo-Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Qualified HealthMarc HarrisonCTO & Co-Founder at Impart

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