Since arriving in NYC in 1994, Mr. Kiracofe has been deeply immersed in technology, real estate, and entrepreneurial ventures. He has co-founded or led a diverse range of companies including a pioneer online grocery service company, an India-based venture capital fund, the first large-scale social networking site, and a NY-based property development firm. In 2009, he founded Horizen Partners to incubate far-reaching projects based on the foundations of innovation, adventure and sustainability. Current projects include Horizen Ventures (early stage VC), Mountain Bike Haiti (social venture promoting adventure tourism), Stik.com (Facebook-integrated referrals) and Failure Club (a collaboration with Morgan Spurlock where members pursue ambitious dream projects. As Broker of Record for Stik, he advises investors on innovative real estate transactions. In his free time, Philip’s interests range from adventure and endurance events (he has climbed Mt Kilimanjaro, completed Ironman triathlon and Comrades Marathon) to charitable pursuits (Carnegie Hall Notables, Service Space). He sits on the Board of Directors for the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and has served as President of the Manhattan Association of Realtors. Philip attended the United States Air Force Academy, where he studied Computer Science and Behavioral Science. He currently splits his time between NYC and Cape Town.