Phil Herget

Prior to co-founding Ardent Venture Partners, Phil was the Founder/Managing Member of Avonlea Capital, a venture capital firm focused primarily on high-potential internet, media, mobile, and technology companies. Prior to Avonlea Capital, Phil was the Co-Managing General Partner of Columbia Capital, a venture capital/private equity firm focused on Communications, Media, and Technology. Phil joined Columbia Capital in 1992, leading the firm’s development, growth, and transition into a premier institutional investor-backed investment firm. Phil also served as CFO of Telular Corporation leading the company through an Initial Public Offering. Phil received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia in 1985 and his MBA from Kenan-Flager Business School at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 1992. Phil and Lisa have four daughters, two granddaughters, two sons-in-law, and one dog.