Charles Phillips
Managing Partner and Co-founder of Recognize
“If you can reach people that others aren't talking to, who have aptitude, but not access, not only can you help your community, but you can help your company.”
Summary
Charles Phillips joins us for this episode of Leadership Matters, where he discusses his introduction to computer science, education, and service in the US Marines. He reflects on how studying historic leaders prepared him for the roles of CEO, President, and Co-Founder of Recognize, which helps entrepreneurs operationalize and accelerate their vision.
Mr. Phillips shares his approach to leadership, finding and developing employees, and strategies for effective collaboration between managers across different silos. He also gives his advice for the next generation of CEOs, sharing thoughts on what to expect from the next decade in technology services.
Mentions & Resources in this Episode
David Wasserman, Managing Partner & Co-founder at Recognize
Robert “Bob” K. Steele, Former Deputy Mayor of New York City
Francisco D’Souza, Managing Partner & Co-founder at Recognize
Guest Bio
Charles Phillips is a computer scientist, businessperson, veteran of the US Airforce & Marine Corps, law school graduate and philanthropist. Currently he is a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Recognize, a technology investment firm that enables tech-service companies to digitize the world’s more analog industries.
Philips was formerly the chairman of the board of directors at Infor, the world’s third largest provider of enterprise software applications. Prior to Infor, he was President of Oracle Corporation and a member of its board of directors. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Phillips serves on the boards of American Express, ViacomCBS, the Council of Foreign Relations, and is a past member of the board of the Federal Reserve of New York. He is the Chairman of the Apollo Theater and the Co-Chair and Co-founder of the Black Economic Alliance.
Phillips holds a BS in computer science from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a JD from New York Law School, an MBA from Hampton University, and honorary doctorates from several universities. He is also a member of the Georgia State Bar.
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