The team at Phyn

Our Vision for a Safer Future

People and Planet Protection

An illustration of the Phyn Smart Water Sensor

Property and water protection

Phyn is about improving users' health, well-being, and communities by strengthening their relationship with water. Phyn's proprietary technology provides insights into a world of information we could not access before. We start and end every day with water, and Phyn illuminates that relationship with deep insights like never before. All while protecting our most precious possessions from catastrophic damage, saving big on gallons and costs.

Board Members + Advisors

Phyn is now backed by a powerhouse group of investors and governed by a new board led by entrepreneur and television personality Jonathan Scott. This group includes technology veterans Tom Proulx (co-founder of Intuit) and David Marquardt (early Microsoft investor), along with Allen Sands (founder and CEO of ICON Builders), all united in their vision to scale Phyn's innovative water solutions and establish them as a standard in every home and building.

Jonathan Scott

Co-founder and CEO of leading lifestyle brand Scott Brothers Global, producer/host of The Property Brothers on HGTV, co-founder of an award-winning entertainment production company Scott Brothers Entertainment, and designer of over 12,000 products in the home space through his Scott Living and Drew & Jonathan Home brands brings brand-building expertise and a personal passion for smart home innovation.

Tom Proulx

A pioneer in the consumer software industry as co-founder of software giant Intuit and author of largest selling personal finance product in the world, Quicken. Today, Intuit is one of the leading software companies in the world, with annual revenues of $17 billion and a market capitalization of over $170 billion. At Phyn, Proulx will play an active role as advisor and board member, leveraging his extensive experience in software development and consumer technology to support Phyn’s growth. He will also play a key role in connecting Phyn with influential industry leaders and potential partners.

David Marquardt

One of Silicon Valley’s most accomplished venture capitalists, bringing four decades of institutional investment experience to Phyn. As a founding partner of Technology Venture Investors—the sole venture backer of Microsoft—and August Capital, he has guided over 40 technology companies to global prominence, including Sun Microsystems, Seagate Technology, and Microsoft. Marquardt’s track record of identifying transformative technologies early is unmatched, and his investment in Phyn reflects a strong individual conviction in the company’s potential and positions Phyn to benefit from his deep strategic insight and experience scaling market-leading businesses.

Allen Sands

Founder of ICON Builders, a national leader in occupied affordable and multi-family housing, brings a direct path to scale through ICON’s strong footprint and trusted relationships with developers and trade professionals. After experiencing the high cost of water damage firsthand, ICON actively sought a proven, scalable solution and ultimately chose Phyn following extensive research and testing. ICON's sales and operational infrastructure will help expand Phyn's reach across the builder and multi-family segments and grow Phyn’s Preferred Installer Network.

Bradley Wright

A recognized executive in the construction industry and a leader in organizational development. He brings hands-on expertise in scaling teams, culture, and operations, while actively supporting Phyn’s executive team and serving on its board.

Ryan Kim

Founder and CEO of Phyn and creator of the pioneering WeMo smart home brand, brings decades of technical, entrepreneurial, and executive leadership, leveraging his patent portfolio and deep expertise in smart IoT to lead Phyn’s AI-powered water solutions in transforming the plumbing, property, insurance, and utility industries with the world’s most advanced water intelligence platform.

History

Phyn's groundbreaking intelligent water technology originated through collaborative research at the University of Washington and Georgia Tech. Recognizing its potential, Phyn was then incubated within Belkin, where it was further developed and brought to market as a leading solution in smart water management. Today, marking a new chapter for growth and expanded impact, Phyn is owned by a visionary investor group committed to establishing its innovative technology as a standard in homes and buildings worldwide.

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Life at Phyn

Building the future

Phyn has gathered world-class talent to pioneer technologies with immediate impact and long-lasting outcomes. Every team member is fueled by the knowledge that their work impacts how we live now and in the future.

Careers

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