Doug Philippone

Doug Philippone

Partner & Co-Founder atSnowpoint VenturesFlorida

Doug Philippone is Partner and Co-Founder of Snowpoint Ventures. He previously led global defense at Palantir and served 18 years in the U.S. Army, with degrees from West Point and the Naval Postgraduate School.

What Doug can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeries A, Series BLead preference not reported
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.

Career

  1. U.S. Army
  2. Palantir · Head of Global Defense
    2008-2024
  3. Snowpoint Ventures · Partner & Co-Founder
    Now
  4. U.S. Army
  5. Palantir · Senior Advisor

Companies founded

Snowpoint Ventures

Focus

societal resiliencedefensetechnology

Education

West Point, B.S. in MathematicsNaval Postgraduate School, Master’s in Terrorism Operations and FinanceMIT

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Who is Doug Philippone?

Doug Philippone is Partner and Co-Founder of Snowpoint Ventures. He previously led global defense at Palantir and served 18 years in the U.S. Army, with degrees from West Point and the Naval Postgraduate School.

How much does Doug Philippone invest?

Snowpoint Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at series a, series b.

How do I pitch Doug Philippone?

A warm intro from a founder Snowpoint Ventures backed works best.

What did Doug Philippone do before Snowpoint Ventures?

U.S. Army; Head of Global Defense at Palantir; U.S. Army; Senior Advisor at Palantir.

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