Phil Inagaki

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer at Xora Innovation

Singapore

Overview

Phil is the Managing Partner & CIO at Xora Innovation, a deep tech venture capital fund. A founder himself, he has incubated and served as founding CEO for companies in semiconductors, energy, and AI. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University.

He has a unique background operating as both a hands-on founder, incubating companies from scratch, and as a venture capitalist leading investment rounds.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Informal

Imaginative

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.

Topics They Care About

Deep Tech Investing
As CIO of Xora Innovation, he leads investments in early-stage deep tech, including recent Series A rounds for Peak Energy and Vinci4D. ai.
Energy Transition
He co-founded and incubated two energy startups: Amperesand, which focuses on power grids, and Aether Fuels, which creates sustainable aviation fuel.
Semiconductor Innovation
His work at Amperesand centers on using wide bandgap semiconductor technology. He also follows the intersection of AI and semiconductor technology.

Media Appearances

Phil has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2024
Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer at Xora Innovation
9-2021 - 2-2024
Managing Director at Xora Innovation
1-2025
Co-Founder & Board Chair at Amperesand
5-2023 - 12-2024
Founding CEO at Amperesand
4-2022
Co-Founder & Board Chair at Aether Fuels

Education

2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Princeton University

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Insights For Selling To Phil

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Phil is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Phil

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Phil move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Phil take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Phil

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