Philip Stehlik co-founded Taulia, a financial software company later acquired by SAP, and Centrifuge, a decentralised finance platform. He now works exclusively with founders and entrepreneurial leaders and invests through Earth, combining coaching with occasional mentoring, advising and investing.
His approach centers on helping founders clarify their direction and align with their work, while also supporting practical questions such as product and pitching when relevant. He has studied Gestalt therapy, which informs his coaching practice.
Philip can help founders examine their direction, decision-making and team dynamics alongside practical company-building questions. His experience as a founder and coach may be especially useful during transitions or periods of uncertainty.
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Philip has been an incredible mentor and coach to me as I navigated many big life changes while building a company. He brings a deep meditative presence combined with joy, generosity and rigor as a 2x Unicorn founder. Being accompanied by him as a mentor was a gift.
Julie Billings, Co-founder, Elea Collective
Where Philip can help
- Founder coaching
- Team dynamics
- Founder wellbeing
- Product strategy
- FinTech
Operating and investing experience
A selection of companies and roles connected to Philip Stehlik.
Ventures
Taulia
co-founder
Centrifuge
co-founder
Earth
investment firm through which he invests, with a primary focus on climate-related projects
Highlights
- Co-founded Taulia, later acquired by SAP, and the decentralised finance platform Centrifuge
- Now works with founders and entrepreneurial leaders as a coach
Questionsfounders ask aboutPhilip Stehlik
What is Philip's professional background?
Philip co-founded Taulia, a financial software company later acquired by SAP, and Centrifuge, a decentralised finance platform. He now works with founders and entrepreneurial leaders, combining coaching with occasional mentoring, advising and investing.
Which founder topics connect most directly to Philip's experience?
His experience as a co-founder informs his coaching on founder direction and decision-making. He also works with founders on team dynamics and, when relevant, practical questions such as product and pitching; his background includes FinTech through Taulia and Centrifuge.
What is Philip working on now?
Philip works exclusively with founders and entrepreneurial leaders, combining coaching with occasional mentoring and advising. He also invests through Earth, with a primary focus on climate-related projects.
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