Phat Le
Entrepreneur | Angel Investor | Thiel Fellow
I’m an entrepreneur, builder, and problem-solver with over a decade of experience launching and scaling software and CPG businesses. I’ve taken products from idea to market, built brands, software, and supply chains from scratch, and led teams, pivots, and fundraising efforts—all while figuring out how to make things work in fast-moving industries.
At 17, I studied Aerospace Engineering at the #1 aerospace program in the world because I wanted to solve big problems. At 18, the U.S. Navy recruited me for their nuclear propulsion program because I was a good problem solver. At 22, the Thiel Fellowship (from the founder of PayPal) backed me with $100,000 because I was a great product builder.
Since then, I’ve launched and grown multiple companies across consumer software, auto repair, enterprise SaaS, mobility, and CPG. My most recent company, Noots, scaled into a profitable premium supplement brand with backing from leading VCs and operator-angels.
Today, I split my time between building and investing. I’m especially interested in companies with a focus on outstanding founders tackling problems worth solving.
I love building things. I love solving hard problems. And now, I also love backing others who do the same.
Angel Investments:
Crescent - A consumer health startup making it easier for people to sleep well. Acquired by BetterUp valued at $4.7B in 2021.
Zurp - A credit card and rewards platform that allows fans to support their favorite creators. Raised a $5M Pre-Seed in 2023.
Carry (formerly Ocho) - Helping business owners build wealth. Founded by Ankur Nagpal, founder of Teachable (sold for $250M).
Awards/Features:
Featured on Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, NerdWallet, Business Journal, and Business Wire.
Peter Thiel’s $100k Thiel Fellowship
Entrepreneur Magazine’s Young Millionaires 2020
Outside of work, Phat likes biohacking, tennis, flying planes, snowboarding, art, music, traveling, and adrenaline sports.
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