I am a sneakerhead and a VC. Before joining First Round, I worked at AND 1 from “day 2″ and founded a fitness video game company. I grew up on hip-hop and hoops, and have maintained my addiction to sneakers and a decent trashtalk vocabulary. I live in San Francisco with my wife, Carrie, and daughter, Etta.

Partner @ From May 2012 to Present (3 years 6 months) Greater New York City AreaPrincipal @ From June 2009 to May 2012 (3 years) venture apprentice @ From 2008 to 2008 (less than a year) summer associate @ From 2008 to 2008 (less than a year) Founder @ From 2005 to 2007 (2 years) Portland, Oregon AreaChief Marketing Officer / Founder @ From May 2003 to May 2006 (3 years 1 month) Creative Director @ From May 1997 to September 2003 (6 years 5 months)

MBA @ University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School From 2007 to 2009 BA @ Haverford College From 1994 to 1998 Phin Barnes is skilled in: Marketing Strategy, Venture Capital, Product Strategy, Consumer Insights, Product Development, Customer Insight, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Product Marketing, Product Management, Business Development, Social Media, New Business Development, Social Networking, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Brand Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Corporate Development