Background
Phillip Karaya is a successful entrepreneur with experience in finance, real estate, and tech. He earned his undergraduate degree in public health and has worked in pharmacy, as well as participated in international programs in Greece and the Dominican Republic. Phillip has also served on boards focused on public health and country relations with Model African Union. In addition, he holds an MBA in finance from Georgia State University and has taught Business Analysis at the college of business there. Along with running a consulting company, Phillip invests in real estate development in Atlanta and serves as the chapter president for the US Africa Chamber of Commerce, which helps facilitate business between US, African, and Caribbean businesses. Phillip’s foundation, a 501c3, is dedicated to supporting children’s education, particularly in Kenya and the US. He also has ownership interests in other companies that focus on short-term rentals through Airbnb/VRBO and a vehicle rentals via Turo. Additionally, Phillip sits on the board of the Atlanta Friendship Initiative, which works to combat racial injustice in the Atlanta community. Phillip works in the technology space as the CFO of a software engineering conference that helps to curate an environment where code and culture align.