“Phil is an exceptional professional who brings a unique blend of business development expertise and technical team management skills to the table. His work with RAID has been instrumental in driving our business forward, showcasing his ability to identify growth opportunities and strategically align them with our company’s objectives. Phil’s leadership in managing tech teams is equally impressive, as he consistently fosters innovation and efficiency, ensuring that our technical operations run smoothly and effectively. Phil’s deep understanding of the tech landscape, combined with his business acumen, makes him a valuable asset to any team. His proactive approach to problem-solving, coupled with his ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and accessible manner, sets him apart as a leader in the field. Phil is not just a manager; he’s a visionary who sees the big picture and knows how to bring it to life through the teams he leads. I highly recommend Phil for any role that requires a strategic thinker with a strong technical foundation and a proven track record in business development. His contributions to RAID have been significant, and I am confident he will continue to excel in any challenge he takes on.”
Let's Do This
Phil Neil is a serial entrepreneur, strategic mastermind, and power connector who advises high-stakes business leaders on how to turn their bold visions for the future into profitable realities.
With over 15 years of experience, he has built and scaled multiple businesses across diverse industries, achieving an 8-figure exit with his first venture, where he generated $70M in founder-led sales and $30M EBITDA, navigated complex international markets, and formed strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 companies. Phil is part power connector, part strategic visionary and wholly dedicated to shaping the future of deep tech.
Leadership Portfolio
Wide Range Capital Defense
Co-Owner & Managing Director
Wide Range Capital Defense is a private equity firm specializing in investing in advanced military technology and defense companies, with a focus on the U.S., Middle East, and Europe. As Managing Director, Phil Neil leads the firm’s investment strategy, overseeing the deployment of capital and securing high-growth opportunities within the global defense community. Phil manages key fundraising efforts and drives partnerships with industry leaders to deliver strong returns while advancing cutting-edge defense solutions. His leadership is pivotal in developing the next generation of technologies that enhance global defense capabilities.
STS Capital
Strategic Advisor - M&A
STS Capital Partners is a global sell-side M&A firm that specializes in guiding private, founder-led, and entrepreneurial business owners toward achieving an Extraordinary Exit™. The firm’s name, STS, stands for Success to Significance through Selling to Strategics™, reflecting its mission to help clients transform business success into personal significance. With extensive global relationships, a world-class team, and a proven deal process, STS connects clients with international strategic buyers to maximize financial value, while inspiring philanthropic contributions through its Success to Significance™ program, supporting charities such as Altruvest, Knowledge Impact Network, and DignityMoves.
Trelais Venture Studio
Go-To-Market Advisor
Trelais pioneers technological innovation by leveraging AI to create, nurture, and launch groundbreaking ventures, transforming industries globally. The venture studio at Trelais assembles dynamic teams of entrepreneurs for 30 days, then shifts focus to growth strategies with a specialized team to scale ventures. Committed to ethical AI, Trelais supports businesses that merge technological advancements with human creativity, fostering meaningful progress and positive societal impact.
Real AI Dynamics
Enterprise Sales Consultant
Founded by a team of AI enthusiasts and business strategists, RAID has been leading the way in AI solution integration. RAID’s team consists of AI experts, data scientists, and business consultants, all dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions tailored to specific business needs. RAID’s mission is to empower businesses with AI technology, enabling them to innovate, grow, and lead in their industries
Promethium
Co-Founder
Promethium is a Las Vegas-based company pioneering the research and development of photocatalytic nanotechnology for advanced air purification systems. As a founding investor and Chief Business Development Officer, Phil Neil has played a critical role in shaping the company’s growth, from establishing product-market fit to securing key partnerships with Fortune 500 companies like Schneider Electric and Carrier. Phil led fundraising efforts and helped raise awareness of Promethium’s unique value proposition, positioning it as a leader in cutting-edge air purification technology. His contributions have been instrumental in driving the company’s mission to improve air quality and environmental health globally.
Neobex
Co-Founder
Neobex is a medical supplies wholesaler specializing in the import of personal protective equipment and helping innovative products go to market. Co-founded by Phil Neil, the company experienced a 250x revenue growth in one year under his leadership, transforming it from a 6-figure to a 9-figure business. Phil played a pivotal role in securing major accounts across Canada and the USA, including HealthPro, and established Neobex as a top supplier to the Quebec government. He also built an international procurement network, negotiating with factories in China and Thailand during the pandemic, and generated over $70 million in founder-led sales.
How It Started
Phil has always been blessed (or cursed) with a relentless curiosity about the world combined with an audacity to go for what he wants. As a self-proclaimed “life optimizer,” he began his professional journey in business development for leading companies like Bayer, Roche, Lundbeck, AbInbev, and Telus. During this period, he discovered that personal growth is the secret weapon to business success.
As A Serial Entrepreneur
In 2018, Phil heard another call to adventure and jumped into entrepreneurship. He built his first business, Neobex Medical, from the ground up, achieving over $70 million in annual revenue without fundraising.
He was in charge of sourcing, sales, and negotiation, expanding the business into multiple countries and managing key accounts and public tenders. After selling Neobex Medical, Phil became an angel investor and serial entrepreneur, focusing his energy as a founding investor and Chief Business Development Officer for Promethium, a nanotechnology company in the air purification industry.
He has been in charge of the go-to-market strategy for a new photocatalyst technology, generating high-quality leads in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and France.
As A Lesson Learner
Phil believes that the path to growth requires risk and hardship, and he has embraced his fair share of failure along the way, fuelling his vision of becoming a world class entrepreneur.
From his entire warehouse burning down to a deal falling through where he had to negotiate back over 10 million dollars of inventory, Phil saw all of these “oh shit” moments as opportunities to rebuild, proving that the path to success wasn’t some fluke but a repeatable framework.
These experiences, enough to make any entrepreneur throw in the towel, have become a core tenet of Phil’s philosophy, driving him to do more and be better each time.
As A Father
Phil’s drive for success in business is matched by his dedication as a father. He works hard to balance his professional ambitions with his role as a father of three, striving to win “Father of the Year” every year.
When he’s not exploring new business projects, Phil enjoys quality time with his children. He is passionate about education and loves to discover the world with his family.
The Road Ahead
Phil Neil is focused on acquiring and scaling aerospace and defense companies while leveraging his expertise as a power connector and venture capital strategist.
He connects influential leaders, innovative thinkers, and strategic partners, fostering collaborations that drive growth and innovation in these complex industries.
Most importantly, Phil remains committed to guiding leaders in building business success while enjoying the journey, ensuring their ventures thrive without sacrificing personal fulfillment.
Join Phil Neil on his journey of mastering business and life.
Click here to follow his journey on LinkedIn, or here to book a call.
Values
Entrepreneurial Courage
Ambition is good. Dare to dream big, blaze new trails, disrupt the status quo, and drive impactful change.
Failure is an Opportunity to Transform
Stand strong. There are no easy fates worth pursuing. Resolve transforms setbacks into great comebacks.
Follow your Intuition
We cannot shy away from what we know to be true, what we know we must do. In business and in life, our ultimate potential whispers to our intuition: we have to listen and act!
We are Better Together
Dare to be authentic and vulnerable. Great people unlock greater perspectives. Our network shapes our success in life and business.
Create a Masterpiece Life
Know yourself, answer your call to adventure, and aim wisely to become what you admire and build a life you can be proud of. We are not candles: we are wildfires.
The World is There and It’s Smaller than We Think
The world is filled with endless opportunities. When we expand our view and embrace a global perspective, solutions to our challenges appear, and possibilities multiply.
Testimonials
Client Reviews
Nikky Kho
AI Venture Studio Entrepreneur
Cory Warfield
AI Influencer, Entrepreneur and Investor
“Phil is a rare example of character, vision, execution and resources all come together to create a sales and biz dev strategist who’s taken his own projects through to exit, impacted millions of people, helped startups scale, and is somehow always learning and leveling up more and more. As a founder and also fractional executive he’s truly a unicorn!! I can’t recommend Phil Neil highly enough!”
Justin Michael
Executive Coach & Bestselling Author
“Philippe is the consummate entrepreneur and GTM leader. He can see an angle on a business model and understand exactly how to bring it to market. His passion and enthusiasm for his projects is boundless. He’s gifted as an advisor in mobilizing the resources in nascent markets and building the initial deal flow that’s make or break for new ventures.”
Mike Moloney
CEO & Investor
“I first met Philippe (a few years ago.. in the height of covid), and had the opportunity to be a part of his team, and learn first hand of his work ethic. hand observed (first hand) his entrepreneurial spirit, his enthusiasm, and desire to succeed raised the bar for the entire team. HIs first hand research, preparation, anticipating each challenge (and working to solve it before it even exists) are his trademarks. Without hesitation, I endorse Philippe Neil.”
Ryan Foland
Global Keynote Speaker
“I had the pleasure of working with Philippe Neil on his branding, and I must say, he’s a true visionary. His intensity and ability to simplify complex sales systems into organized patterns are unmatched. Philippe’s innate talent for this is something you can’t teach. I have no doubt that as he starts sharing his ideas as content, he will become an unstoppable force, a true inferno 🔥 in the industry. If you get a chance to work with Philippe, don’t miss the opportunity.”
Jean-Nicolas Robert
Fortune 500 Vice-President
“I had the pleasure of working with Philippe during the challenging COVID period. He is a gifted visionary able to see an outcome and find creatives paths to attain it. Fast on his feet, he quickly identifies opportunities and turn them into value. His intensity and true “hunter” mindset allows him to prospect and close key accounts & strategic partnerships that drive significant impact. Beyond his professional expertise and drive, Philippe’s vibrant energy and sense of humor makes collaboration enjoyable!”
Roger Auge
CEO @ SproutCo
“Phil is half my age, but has developed a rigor to his process that I can only admire. Sit with Phil and you feel instantly welcome. Then ask him for advice, and he just revels in breaking it down with you, and you walk away with a clear picture of what needs to happen. Today, his ability to shift from one topic to another demonstrates how much experience was gained building his last privately held company into 8 digit valuations and his incredible exit that followed. You need young mentors like Phil on your financial team, and the rigor he will demonstrate in your first meeting will convince you of this.”
Jean-Pierre Lavallée
Consultant senior chez JPL Stratégie
“Philippe est une personne de défi. Il aime se fixer des objectifs et passer à l’action. Sa grande force se situe au développement des affaires. Ses questionnements de fonds et sa soif pour établir des plans de travails concrets sont des attributs qui lui permettent de dénicher des opportunités d’amélioration et de croissance.”
