Phil Michaels

Serial Entrepreneur | Performance Coach | Forbes 30 Under 30

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 1 investments📅 5 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2021
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Founding CSO, SVP of Sales, & Investor
May 2021
Volato is the modern way to buy and own a private jet. We have crafted the most innovative model in private aviation that has led to us becoming one of the fastest growing businesses in the category. We simply offer: - The most rewarding model. Uniquely, you share in the revenue every time your aircraft flies a paid mission so your investment in your aircraft is just that, effectively bringing the managed aircraft model to fractional owners. - The most flexible model. You can fly as little or as much as you like. - A more sustainable model. We offset the CO2 in every gallon of fuel we use through our partnership with 4AIR. - The most efficient model. The HondaJet is the base of our fleet and is optimized for 90% of private missions: those with up to four passengers flying for up to three hours. - The most transparent model. We charge fuel and all other services at cost. We pride ourselves on offering the best customer experience for our owners, the best lifestyle for our pilots, and a fun place to work. So whether you are looking to own an aircraft or join our team, with Volato, you will always Enjoy Flying More.
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Founding CSO, SVP of Sales, & Investor
May 2021
Volato is the modern way to buy and own a private jet. We have crafted the most innovative model in private aviation that has led to us becoming one of the fastest growing businesses in the category. We simply offer: - The most rewarding model. Uniquely, you share in the revenue every time your aircraft flies a paid mission so your investment in your aircraft is just that, effectively bringing the managed aircraft model to fractional owners. - The most flexible model. You can fly as little or as much as you like. - A more sustainable model. We offset the CO2 in every gallon of fuel we use through our partnership with 4AIR. - The most efficient model. The HondaJet is the base of our fleet and is optimized for 90% of private missions: those with up to four passengers flying for up to three hours. - The most transparent model. We charge fuel and all other services at cost. We pride ourselves on offering the best customer experience for our owners, the best lifestyle for our pilots, and a fun place to work. So whether you are looking to own an aircraft or join our team, with Volato, you will always Enjoy Flying More.
2016
Social Entrepreneur Fellow
2016
The Global Good Fund accelerates the development of high potential young leaders tackling the world’s greatest social issues. We achieve this by investing both human and financial capital in promising young leaders through our fellowship program. Fellows are paired with seasoned executives who serve as coaches, which is central to our leadership philosophy. The energy of the young leader, guided by the expertise of an experienced executive, becomes a powerful force for good in the world. We additionally provide leadership assessment resources, a network of peer leaders, content expertise, and targeted funding to our fellows.
2015
Founder
Sep 2015
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2013
Founder of Spartan Society
2013
The University of Tampa is a medium-sized comprehensive, private university located on approximately 100 acres of prime riverfront land in the heart of downtown Tampa. It is the school of choice for 9,304 students from 50 states and 132 countries. About half of undergraduates are from Florida. Approximately 60 percent of full-time students live on campus. The University offers more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs through a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts. There are 16 masters, one doctorate, two certificates, 11 concentrations and three 4+1 programs — three MBA programs (nine concentrations), M.S. in Accounting, M.S. in Cybersecurity, M.S. in Entrepreneurship, M.S. in Finance, M.S. in Marketing, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology, Master of Physician Assistant Medicine, M.S. in Exercise Science and Nutrition, M.S. in Nursing (two concentrations), Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master of Physician Assistant Medicine, MFA in Creative Writing and M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Certificates in Cybersecurity and Nonprofit Management, plus 4+1 programs in the MBA, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction and M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The MBA program is one of the largest in Florida and is one of the elite private schools in the Southeast to have AACSB accreditation. UT students enjoy a combination of academic excellence, personal attention and real-world experience. An innovative first-year program helps new students fit in quickly. Internship and community service opportunities abound, and an Honors Program offers undergraduates expanded opportunities for instruction and study abroad.