Philip Eller
About Philip Eller
Philip Eller is the CEO and Co-Founder of AccessOwl, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in technology and management, with previous leadership roles at Compado GmbH and blik GmbH.
Work at AccessOwl
Philip Eller serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of AccessOwl, a role he has held since 2021. Under his leadership, AccessOwl focuses on addressing challenges in SaaS management, particularly in areas such as shadow IT discovery and license reduction. He has implemented a system for conducting access reviews and approval processes to assist with audits. Additionally, he developed a unique feature that allows for the auto-provisioning of SaaS applications without the need for enterprise subscriptions. Philip is also involved in creating blog content for AccessOwl, contributing to the company's thought leadership in the industry.
Previous Experience at Compado GmbH
Before joining AccessOwl, Philip Eller worked at Compado GmbH as the Business Unit Lead from 2019 to 2021. During his two years in this role, he operated out of Berlin, Deutschland. His responsibilities included overseeing business unit operations and contributing to the company's strategic direction.
Background in Entrepreneurship
Philip has a strong background in entrepreneurship, having co-founded blik GmbH, where he served as CEO and Co-Founder from 2018 to 2019, and as COO and Co-Founder from 2016 to 2018. His experience at blik GmbH provided him with insights into startup operations and management. He also worked at Entrepreneur First in Berlin for 11 months in 2021, further enhancing his entrepreneurial skills.
Education and Expertise
Philip Eller studied at the TUM School of Management, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Technology & Management from 2012 to 2016. He also participated in the Manage and More program by UnternehmerTUM, receiving a scholarship for the 2016 to 2017 academic year. Additionally, he has been studying at Techstars IoT since 2017 and at Y Combinator since 2022, which have contributed to his expertise in technology and management.
Contributions to Industry Knowledge
Philip Eller has contributed to industry knowledge through his writing. He authored a blog post on Access Reviews in May 2022, sharing insights on the importance of access management in organizations. His involvement in content creation reflects his commitment to educating others about best practices in SaaS management.