Cory Cozzens
Partner
Email: cory@philo.ventures
Phone: +1.571.438.8001
Cory has spent his career launching and managing innovative businesses, generally in heavily regulated and operationally intense industries with a significant customer experience element, including: Surf Air, a membership-based airline; Matternet, the world’s first commercialized urban drone delivery service; and Voom, an on-demand helicopter service launched by Airbus. Cory also has executive experience in high-growth SaaS, having built the customer success program at Lucid Software. At Philo, Cory leads the venture building efforts within the studio, while providing operational and customer experience oriented guidance to relevant development efforts. Cory holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, a JD from the George Mason University School of Law, and a BA in Economics from Brigham Young University. When not at the Philo offices, Cory is most likely adventuring with his family in their beloved Utah mountains.
Ryan Thomas
Chief of Staff & Head of Operations
Email: ryan@philo.ventures
Phone: +1.801.678.205
Ryan is a operations executive with a dynamic career that spans various industries, including real estate, investing, transportation, and hospitality. He started Basecamp Hospitality, one of Philo's first portfolio companies, and successfully launched multiple resorts. Since starting his career in management consulting, he has honed held leadership roles in strategy, finance, and operations functions.
As a professional river guide, Ryan has always had a deep connection with the great outdoors. This passion for adventure has not only shaped his personal life but also his professional endeavors, providing him with unique perspectives and resilience.
Ryan attended The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (MBA) and Brigham Young University (BS in Management Strategy). His education, combined with his hands-on experience, brings a wealth of knowledge to fund execution.
In his free time, Ryan is an avid mountain biker and runner. Whether on a board or in the water, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and three kids.
