David Phillips, Angel Investor

David J. Phillips is the founder and CEO of Fondo, launched in 2020 to simplify accounting, tax filing, and IRS credits for startups. He previously co-founded BloomJoy and participated in First Round Capital’s Angel Track program. His career reflects a strong focus on startup growth and operational efficiency. Beyond Fondo, he has invested in and advised over 100 companies, including Rippling, Flexport, and Liquid Death, with several successful exits across education, health, and enterprise tech. As an angel investor, David has backed ventures in SaaS and data infrastructure. His recent investments include howie and ParadeDB, highlighting his interest in companies that streamline workflows and unlock new efficiencies for founders.