Joel Phillips is a seasoned entrepreneur who has dedicated his career to building businesses and bridging the gap between technology and business. As CEO and Founder of Proshark, a leading software development, automation, and intelligent digital solutions company, Joel brings a wealth of experience and expertise in management and technology. In addition, Joel Phillips is a Founder, CTO and Global Managing Partner of the Strategic Advisor Board, an advisory firm designed to guide and grow companies.

With experience and focus in leadership, innovation, software development, automation, app development, data sciences, analytics, cybersecurity, and real estate, Joel has helped many businesses navigate an extremely complex technical environment. He is constantly motivated to build and inspire teams by fostering new ideas and imaginative solutions constructed on a competitive and collaborative foundation. Joel’s innate curiosity and strong analytical skills compel him to define, test, measure, and strategically refine systems and processes to help organizations achieve their goals.

Joel also currently serves on the board of other organizations in an advisory capacity. These include WhoTakesCoin and Atheneum, both organizations designed to positively impact the adoption of blockchain technology. With a foothold in the firm belief that the next step in technological evolution brings the convergence of blockchain, artificial intelligence, augmented reality and data sciences, Mr. Phillips comprehends, now more than ever, the need to incorporate and manage emerging technologies in addition to the increasingly persistent demand for innovative and refined processes and systems within an organization.

With a diverse professional background spanning multiple industries, Joel is a member of Mensa, Bellwether and ACA. He holds a real estate broker’s license in California and has even taken a year of law school. Joel has served as a Senior Project Manager for 4G Development, where he managed over thirty commercial construction projects from entitlement to completion. During his tenure as a broker, managing over 50 licensed agents, he developed his own web-based subscription platform offering distressed assets, appraisals, loans, and other related services. His resume also includes stints at Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment, eAssist Global Solutions, American Loans, Inc., and ELNT, Inc.

Joel Phillips is committed to giving back to the community as evidenced by his involvement with organizations such as the J. Ryley Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, and as Planning Commission Chairman for the City of Murrieta. Having sat on multiple boards and advisory boards, Joel firmly believes in using his expertise as a foundation of education and social responsibility.

When not working, Joel enjoys spending time with his family, flying (he’s a licensed pilot), sailing, playing/mixing music, golfing, and biking. His passion for life and commitment to excellence are at the core of everything he does, and he is dedicated to helping businesses succeed in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Joel’s extensive knowledge and experience make him a invaluable asset to any organization he serves, devoting his time and effort to helping companies achieve their goals and succeed in a challenging and rapidly changing business environment. Whether helping companies optimize strategies, navigate complex technical landscapes, or develop innovative initiatives, he has the expertise and experience to get results.