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Phil Ye, CPSM, MBA

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Founder & Principle at Flextiger Ascend LLC
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Phil is a strategic sourcing expert and the Founder of Flextiger Ascend, with over 18 years of experience saving millions for companies like Snowflake. He holds an IMBA and certifications in AI applications. Colleagues consistently describe him as a hardworking "deal maker" and an "excellent negotiator" who builds strong, positive relationships.

Outside of consulting, Phil is deeply engaged with AI-driven business models and venture capital as a Venture Partner and LP. In March 2024, he joined the Rotary Club to contribute to fundraising and youth mentoring. He also publishes a financial newsletter sharing his insights on macroeconomics.

Interesting fact: He is a recognized Gartner Peer Community Ambassador and has developed a specialized AI agent named GTM Dynamo for strategic sourcing.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Founder & Principle
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Strategic Sourcing
His core expertise for 18+ years, focused on optimizing costs, contracts, and supply chains for growth companies through his consultancy, Flextiger Ascend.
AI in Business
Actively applies AI in business, holds related certifications, and developed his own AI agent, 'GTM Dynamo', to assist with go-to-market solutions.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Founder & Principle
Flextiger Ascend LLC
9-2024
Venture Partner
Lobster Capital
1-2024
Limited Partner, Stage 2 Capital Catalyst
Stage 2 Capital
6-2021 - 3-2025
Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sales & Marketing
Snowflake
4-2018 - 6-2021
Sr. Sourcing Manager, IT & Beyond
New Relic, Inc.
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Education
1999 - 2000
IMBA
WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
1999 - 2000
IMBA
Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina
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