Phil Strong

Hamilton, New Zealand

Phil calls himself a social entrepreneur. He and his wife Kathy start businesses with a view to growing others. The list of his business ventures, past and present, include owning a building company, a national real estate company, an on-line shop for families, a financial services company, and millions of dollars of property. All these businesses were formed with a purpose of growing the people inside them, to see them released into their own futures.

An entrepreneur sees opportunities where others see obstacles. Phil can see what others can’t, it’s a gift he carries. Partnered with that gift is his willingness and determination to step into the opportunity and create a business that serves a purpose. This often requires breaking into new frontiers and going where others fear to tread.