Phil Quist
Overview
Phil Quist is a seasoned professional in the fields of music and emerging technology, currently serving as a Music + Emerging Tech Agent at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) since October 2012. In this role, he represents a roster of high-profile artists, including The Chainsmokers, Tate McRae, and Charli XCX. Quist also serves as an investor at Connect Ventures, an investment partnership between CAA and global venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates (NEA), focusing on early-stage consumer-focused businesses. Before his tenure at CAA, Quist worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley, providing him with a strong foundation in finance and investment strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Southern Methodist University. In addition to his professional roles, Quist is actively involved in the music community. He serves as the head of MusiCares Foundation’s Young Ambassadors Board, organizing fundraising events to support the foundation's mission. He is also a board member for the Forbes Under 30 community and serves on the Music Industry Advisory Board for Save The Music Foundation, which helps provide music instruments and education to schools in underrepresented areas.
Investment Focus
- Innovative consumer-focused businesses
- Early-stage companies with growth potential
- Startups in technology, music, and emerging sectors
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Phil Quist invest in?
Phil Quist invests in Technology, Consumer Goods, Media, HealthTech, EdTech and FinTech, and is based in California, United States. Phil Quist is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Phil Quist invest at?
Phil Quist backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Phil Quist invest in?
Phil Quist invests across United States and Germany.
What companies has Phil Quist invested in?
Phil Quist's portfolio includes Postmates, Trivago, Altered State Machine, The Plug Drink and Gumroad.
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