Before joining August Point, Phil was the Founder and CEO of Hecho Inc., where he was responsible for the successful design and construction of over 150 bars and restaurants in New York City. A seasoned food and beverage operator in his own right Phil built, owned, and operated The Lizard Lounge and The Bottle Shop in Paris, France, Suba Restaurant in NYC’s Lower East Side, and Building on Bond and Bar Robert in Brooklyn. He is a graduate of Cerritos College and is a licensed general contractor in New York City.