# Phil Spector > Former EVP at Intelsat & ThirdLove General Counsel General counsel at two major companies, one in satellite communications, one in retail (both online and in-store). Ran large legal departments and their budgets. Responsible for large financing transactions (over $25B in issued debt), business development, legal and regulatory compliance. Experienced lawyer, partner at two large international law firms. Business experience with both turnaround situations and start-ups, and with both private equity and venture capital investors. Served on several corporate boards, including the board of an NYSE-listed company. Things I can advise on: ✔️ General counsel career growth ✔️ Satellites & outer space ✔️ Startups and business expansion ✔️ PE and VC investment ✔️ Fundraising strategies ✔️ Navigating mergers & acquisitions ✔️ Satellite & telecom regulations ✔️ Corporate governance best practices ✔️ Legal compliance in global markets ✔️ Building in-house legal teams Thrilled to share insights from decades of navigating the intersection of law, business, and technology. Let’s connect! **Rating:** 5/5 (1 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $200.00 ## Example Questions - I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on? - How do I know if my business idea will work? - How would you approach growth for my business? - What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company? ## Links - [Expert profile](/PhilSpector) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1081911IDjyukuw.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)