Phil Ernst is a Co-founder and CFO at Twist Bakery & Cafe, Inc.. He possess expertise in start ups, strategy, venture capital, business development, private equity and 20 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "I have had the opportunity to work with Phil in two ways. First, at the MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge where, as Treasurer, Phil refined financial reporting so that the Board could get a clearer profile of the performance of each of the Forum's programs. Phil also co-led a strategy committee which formed the foundation for the Enterprise Forum's continuous refining of its programs. Phil has a high standard of participation and was a strong contributor in all his work with the Enterprise Forum. Second, I worked with Phil in his role as a senior Relationship Manager at Silicon Valley Bank. When FA Technology Ventures needed help in structuring a unique short-term credit line, Phil was able to manage the process so that we got a line that met our needs. Phil was an advocate for our Fund, who knew how to structure a line that worked for the Bank and for our Fund." and "Phil and SVB has provided our business with needed financing and advice that has helped our start-up grow into a well focused and profitable business."