Phil Stern

Head of Sales Center of Excellence at Mainsail Partners

Denver, Colorado, United States

About

Experienced business leader specializing in software/SaaS and consulting. Passionate about fitness and outdoor sports. Mentor to startups.

Experience

  • Mainsail Partners (6 yrs 6 mos)
    • Partner
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    • Operating Principal
      Jan 2022 - Feb 2026 · 4 yrs 2 mos

      Mainsail Partners is a growth equity firm that invests in bootstrapped B2B software companies to help them realize their full potential. Our team is purpose-built to include experienced investors and software operators who help founders build great teams, develop industry-leading products, design data-driven and scalable infrastructure, and grow market share. Mainsail’s hands-on support and best practices are delivered with a collaborative approach that respects founder-led cultures and helps build on each company’s commitment to its people and customers. With offices in Austin and San Francisco, Mainsail Partners has raised nearly $4 billion in committed capital and partnered with 100+ companies over the last 22+ years. For more information, visit www.mainsailpartners.com.

    • Vice President
      Feb 2020 - Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Board Member at ServiceCore
    Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Board Member at Fullbay
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

  • Board Member at Teamfront
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Board Observer at Syncro
    May 2021 - Oct 2025 · 4 yrs 6 mos