Philip Piro
Chief Operating Officer at Spa810 LLC
Profile
Phil joined our predecessor firm, Princeton Ventures, in 2018 and focuses on sourcing and executing investments for Princeton.
Phil has extensive experience building and operating companies, having served in 3 operating company roles before joining Princeton.
Prior to joining Princeton, Phil served as the COO of Brad’s Raw Chips, where he managed the company’s supply chain and manufacturing facility and successfully executed numerous operational improvements and strategic priorities.
Before Brad’s, Phil founded and managed a beverage company with distribution throughout New York.
Phil began his career as an investment banking analyst at Deutsche Bank and Citigroup.
Phil’s current investments include Accelerated Brands (the parent company to Strickland Brothers and Trademark Car Wash), Princeton Medspa Partners, and Card My Yard.
Phil holds a B.A.
in Economics and Middle East Studies from Yale University and an M.B.A.
from Harvard Business School.
Philip Piro active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Spa810 LLC
 Spa810 LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Spa810 LLC provides spa services. Its services include laser, skin, massage and body contouring. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Chief Operating Officer | 2018-12-31 |
Princeton Equity Group, LLC
 Princeton Equity Group, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Princeton Equity Group LLC is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by James A. Waskovich and Douglas L. Kennealey. The firm is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. | Private Equity Investor | 2018-04-30 |
Accelerated Brands LLC
 Accelerated Brands LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Accelerated Brands LLC provides consumer and commercial automotive services. The company is based in Winston-Salem, NC and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded in 2012 by Justin W. Strickland. | Director/Board Member | - |
Princeton Medspa Partners LLC
 Princeton Medspa Partners LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Princeton Medspa Partners LLC is a national aggregator of medspas and aesthetic medical practices. The private company is based in Spring Hill, FL, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company acquires and manages provider-owned and driven businesses. The company was founded in 2004 by Hayley DeGraaff. The CEO is Nick Williams. | Director/Board Member | - |
Card My Yard LLC
 Card My Yard LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Joy Works LLC, headquartered in Austin, TX, is the leader in the celebratory yard greetings industry, with over 500 locations across 46 states. Committed to spreading joy within communities and collaborating with local organizations, Joy Works offers a yard card and yard greeting rental service for various occasions such as birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, back-to-school, and birth announcements. Leveraging a purpose-built, proprietary technology platform, the company ensures a seamless customer ordering experience while empowering franchisees to efficiently manage their businesses. Joy Works has been consistently recognized as a top franchise by franchise business review and entrepreneur. Part of Five Star Franchising LLC, Joy Works is a company founded in 2014 by Amy Arnold, James Stanley, Jessica Stanley, and Josh Arnold. Joy Works was acquired by Five Star Franchising LLC on April 18, 2024. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Philip Piro
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Brad's Raw Chips LLC
 Brad's Raw Chips LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Brad's Raw Chips LLC manufactures dehydrated snacks. Its products include veggie and tortilla chips, crunchy kale, and broccoli poppers. The company was founded by Brad Gruno in 2009 and is headquartered in Pipersville, PA. | Chief Operating Officer | 2016-06-30 |
Captains Neck Brands LLC
 Captains Neck Brands LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Captains Neck Brands LLC supplies carbonated beverages. The private company is based in Southampton, NY. The company was founded by Philip Piro. | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-02-28 |
Training of Philip Piro
| Yale University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Brad's Raw Chips LLC
Brad's Raw Chips LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Brad's Raw Chips LLC manufactures dehydrated snacks. Its products include veggie and tortilla chips, crunchy kale, and broccoli poppers. The company was founded by Brad Gruno in 2009 and is headquartered in Pipersville, PA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Princeton Equity Group, LLC
Princeton Equity Group, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Princeton Equity Group LLC is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by James A. Waskovich and Douglas L. Kennealey. The firm is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. | Finance |
Spa810 LLC
Spa810 LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Spa810 LLC provides spa services. Its services include laser, skin, massage and body contouring. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Consumer Services |
Captains Neck Brands LLC
Captains Neck Brands LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Captains Neck Brands LLC supplies carbonated beverages. The private company is based in Southampton, NY. The company was founded by Philip Piro. | Distribution Services |
Card My Yard LLC
Card My Yard LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Joy Works LLC, headquartered in Austin, TX, is the leader in the celebratory yard greetings industry, with over 500 locations across 46 states. Committed to spreading joy within communities and collaborating with local organizations, Joy Works offers a yard card and yard greeting rental service for various occasions such as birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, back-to-school, and birth announcements. Leveraging a purpose-built, proprietary technology platform, the company ensures a seamless customer ordering experience while empowering franchisees to efficiently manage their businesses. Joy Works has been consistently recognized as a top franchise by franchise business review and entrepreneur. Part of Five Star Franchising LLC, Joy Works is a company founded in 2014 by Amy Arnold, James Stanley, Jessica Stanley, and Josh Arnold. Joy Works was acquired by Five Star Franchising LLC on April 18, 2024. | Finance |
Princeton Medspa Partners LLC
Princeton Medspa Partners LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Princeton Medspa Partners LLC is a national aggregator of medspas and aesthetic medical practices. The private company is based in Spring Hill, FL, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company acquires and manages provider-owned and driven businesses. The company was founded in 2004 by Hayley DeGraaff. The CEO is Nick Williams. | Consumer Services |
Accelerated Brands LLC
Accelerated Brands LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Accelerated Brands LLC provides consumer and commercial automotive services. The company is based in Winston-Salem, NC and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded in 2012 by Justin W. Strickland. | Consumer Services |
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