Phil Calvin

Phil Calvin is an active angel investor currently associated with FirstHand Alliance, operating out of the organization's base in New York City. He collaborates with the investment community, which was founded in 2022, to provide capital and strategic guidance to founders building early-stage technology companies. Working alongside established venture partners such as Stephen Hsu and Samuel Yuk Lai Suen, Calvin evaluates emerging investment opportunities within the broader startup ecosystem. The organization actively engages with the entrepreneurial sector through large-scale networking initiatives, including the hosting of the annual Firsthand Homecoming Gala to connect industry leaders. Through his role at the firm, he helps allocate resources to emerging founders navigating the competitive venture capital landscape. His current investment focus centers on backing enterprise software startups, specifically targeting ventures developing B2B autonomous artificial intelligence solutions for commercial applications.