Boston’s Next Growth Engine Won’t Be Another Lab. It Will Be Aging. Phoenix3 Collective Founder and CEO Richard Schenkel is featured in the Boston Business Journal with his perspective on why aging may become Greater Boston’s next major economic growth engine. Drawing parallels to the rise of Kendall Square, Schenkel argues that the region has a unique […]
I want to tell you something that took me longer to learn than it should have. The biggest threat to revenue in most B2B businesses isn’t competition., pricing pressure or market conditions. It’s the quiet, cumulative drain of a team that is genuinely, exhaustingly busy doing things that don’t necessarily move the business forward. I […]
There’s a new player in the hospital foodservice game. Hospitality portfolio company, Phoenix3 Collective has announced the launch of Culinour, a healthcare dining management company. Read the full article here
I have found that growth changes a company in ways that are easy to quantify on a spreadsheet, but much harder to see until the experience itself begins to feel different. Early on, start-up decisions are guided by instinct, experience, and a very clear sense of what the company stands for. The founder is close enough to the work and […]
On Harry Guerra’s first day as food and beverage director of The Seabrook at Hilton Head last summer, he got an earful. Read More at FoodService Director
For decades, senior living executives have treated dining much like other amenities such as fitness or activities — important to daily life but not consistently measured. Operators relied on intuition, occasional feedback and the belief that great culinary service was more art than science. However, as senior living communities evolve and residents and their families bring […]
Every industry, no matter how established, has room for brands bold enough to break the mold and redefine what great looks like. The ones that rise aren’t always the biggest; they’re the ones brave enough to think differently, act differently, and show up with purpose. That truth was on full display at the recent LeadingAge […]
When Phoenix3 launched in 2023, its mission was to identify innovative, underleveraged investment opportunities and provide resources to enable them to grow. Since then, the company has found success by embedding experienced leadership teams into its portfolio companies, owning and operating the businesses it invests in, and actively managing day-to-day performance. Read full post on […]
Throughout my career, I’ve taken advantage of opportunities to build and invest in high-potential companies. When we launched Phoenix3 Holdings, the intent was clear: identify innovative, underleveraged business opportunities where our leadership team has expertise, and add value as a strategic growth partner. But something unexpected happened along the way. We didn’t just invest. We […]
It’s been a busy few months at Phoenix3 Holdings as we grow our team, refine our focus, and build a cohesive culture across our operating companies. These are all critically important aspects of growth for any new venture, and, as a repeat founder, I am laser-focused on leveraging my past experiences to maximize our successes. If […]
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