Philip Fierlinger

Philip Fierlinger is a co-founder and CXO of Upstock, a digital marketplace aimed at simplifying wholesale transactions for restaurants, cafes, and suppliers, since June 2019. Additionally, Fierlinger has been a co-founder and co-CEO of Skyrize since May 2008, advising startups and mentoring designers. In an advisory and investment capacity, Fierlinger has been involved with several companies, including Milanote, Storypark, Atomic.io, and Organic Dynamic. With a foundational role as co-founder and Head of Design at Xero, Fierlinger contributed to the company's rise as a leading online accounting software, achieving significant global recognition. Educationally, Fierlinger holds a BS in Industrial Design from the University of the Arts, completed between 1988 and 1992.