About Philip Erdoes and Bear Cognition:

Philip Erdoes is the Co-Founder & CEO of Bear Cognition and Founder & CEO of Bear Ventures, where he has over two decades of experience creating and financing new enterprises. Philip is also Founder & CEO of The New Traditionalists and ducduc, US-based manufacturers of furniture and décor.

Mr. Erdoes is also a Director at Alef Mobitech, an edge computing mobility company. Philip's particular expertise lies in product design, sales, branding and identity, entrepreneurship and strategic planning. Previously, he was the Founder & Managing Member of Bear Franchising, one of the largest private third-party logistics providers in the country.

Philip is a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a national Board Member for TEDx, and was recently a Member of the National Advisory Board of the American Film Institute, as well as being engaged in a number of charitable activities and foundations. Additionally, Philip is a Member of the Dean's Advisory Council at Harvard Business School.

In 2021, Philip was inducted into Oklahoma State University's College of Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame in recognition of his accomplishments as a business leader and innovator in a wide range of industries.
Philip received a BS in Bio-medicine and Biology from Oklahoma State University. He continued his education to earn a JD from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Bear Cognition is a performance analytics company for mission-critical organizations that want to use the power of data to gain an unfair advantage.

​Our leadership team understands the ability of data to transform business performance: the company’s founders come from the ultra-demanding transportation & logistics industry. Today, Bear Cognition’s unique Software With a Service (SwaS™) model links proprietary tools with the company’s own Data Lab experts, helping our partners use data to improve performance faster and more efficiently than they ever thought possible. Our unique approach is grounded in understanding that a tool is only as valuable as the team using it. At Bear Cognition, we offer more than data management solutions; we deliver unwavering support and business development strategies from a proven team of scientists, analysts, engineers, and business leaders.

​Our commitment goes beyond technology; it’s about empowering you with expertise and guidance to maximize your data and business potential. Athlete, shipper or marketer – when success is on the line, you need your data to perform.