#358 - From Founder to Fund Manager
February 18, 2026
Guest Bio
Phil Nadel - Managing Director, Forefront Venture Partners
Phil Nadel is a well-respected serial entrepreneur, venture capital investor, mentor,published author and frequent speaker at industry events and business schools. Hehas started and sold several companies and has invested more than $400M in morethan 200 startups including Grove Collaborative, Calm,Boundless, Havenly,and GRIN. Phil was theco-founder and Managing Director of Barbara Corcoran Venture Partners and is thefounder and Managing Director of Forefront Venture Partners. For 9 seasons, Phil was one of the investors on Spotify's highly-acclaimed podcast, The Pitch (https://www.thepitch.show). He is also a regular instructor at startup incubators and volunteers as a mentor for Techstars, SCORE, and Junior Achievement.
Watch The Highlights Now!
Featured Episodes
August 10, 2021
Episode 162 - Sofia Loren
Sofia Loren / Founder of Sofia Loren Salon
Sofia Loren began her journey in 2000 going to beauty school and at the same time working numerous jobs to pay for school and to help support her family. After completing her education, Sofia attended beauty school,...
More
August 03, 2021
Boca Raton Episode 161 - Cindy Metzler
Cindy Metzler / President of Omm Media
Omm Media is located in North Palm Beach, Florida. With more than 20 years of national industry experience and media relationships, Omm Media is your business partner for marketing, public relations, branding and events....
More
July 27, 2021
Don't Fear Mistakes
Pat Deshong / President of Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch
Pat Deshong is the President of Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch. She has been honored to lead an organization that touches the lives of animals and people every single day. As The Humane Society of Greater...
More