Art Berliner - Managing Director, Walden Venture Capital
"Peter was asked by the Board of one of our portfolio companies to assess the current financial status and help us determine where expense reductions could be made without destroying the core strengths of the Company. Peter helped us prioritize where the most effective cuts could be made. As a result of Peter's efforts the Company was better able to focus and is now on a strong growth path.”
Bill Chasse - Chief Executive Officer of Touchpoint, Inc., former CEO and President of infoUSA.com
"Starting infoUSA.com I needed a business partner whose judgment I could trust, who could help quickly build and manage a team and who could effectively present the business to potential investors. Peter succeeded in these areas and more, his keen ability to analyze a problem, identify a solution, and then execute was key to our success. I’m sure it won’t be the last time we work together."
Donald R. Dixon - Managing Director of Trident Capital and Chairman of the Board, infoUSA.com
"As the result of his extensive financial and operating experience, Peter has the ability to solve complex business problems that require the cooperation of internal operating teams and external financial sources."
Tim Draper - Founder, Managing Director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson and lead investor in Digitalpath Networks
"Peter was honest, direct, hardworking and a terrific leader of our fledgling start up. I will be keeping a lookout to match him with another opportunity."
Larry Kramer - President, CEO & Chairman of the Board, CBS.MarketWatch.com, former Member of the Board of infoUSA.com
"When Peter joined MarketWatch we were a division of a larger company. Working closely together we rapidly transformed ourselves into a stand-alone business, which required building an infrastructure, greatly increasing revenues, adding to the management team and enhancing our world class content. During this hectic time we simultaneously prepared for an IPO, which we completed successfully in January 1999 . Peter's contributions to all parts of the business were fundamental to our success. He brings a wonderful combination of business vision and practical advice."
Michael Montgomery - President and head of media banking, Montgomery & Co.
"Peter’s background as both and operator and investment banker was critical in accelerating and focusing the successful fund raising process at Reactrix and the team enjoyed working with him. He is an experienced and credible executive with whom people feel very comfortable.”
Theresia Gouw Ranzetta - Managing Partner, Accel Partners
"Peter worked with us to evaluate the financial operations and market potential for one of our portfolio companies. Peter jumped right in and quickly gained the confidence of both the company and the board. His work resulted in very valuable recommendations. I hope to work with Peter again."
Michael Ribero - CEO, Reatrix Inc.
"As CFO, Peter’s wide-ranging management and business experience allowed him to hit the ground running at Reactrix. We needed to raise capital, build a team, refine strategy and enhance our reporting against that strategy, and needed to do so quickly. Peter came up-to-speed very quickly and did all that was asked of him, and more. Based on the leadership Peter demonstrated at Reactrix, I have recommended him for opportunities beyond that of CFO, since I believe he can successfully lead organizations in demanding markets and environments. Bottom line, Peter would be an asset to any company."
Heidi Roizen - Managing Director, Mobius Venture Capital
"Peter stepped in as CFO of one of our more complex portfolio companies and very quickly understood and communicated the issues to the board. At the same time he was managing a large, and successful, fund raising process. Peter’s broad experience in both finance and operations made his contributions especially helpful and I’m looking forward to working with him again.”
Tim Slevin - Founder and CEO of Healthcare Data Solutions
“Peter has been with us since before there was a company and his vision of the future is one of the reasons I decided to pursue an entrepreneurial path. Peter helped with creation of the business plan, our first angel funding, and closing a venture round. In addition to helping with financing, Peter brings his business experience to areas such as recruiting, planning, legal, and marketing. We have come a long way at HDS and I’m looking forward to working with Peter through the next steps."
Josh Stein - Director, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Board member Digitalpath Networks
"Peter did an excellent job as both CFO and CEO at one of our investments. Based on that experience I've since asked him to assist with some of our other investments and would look forward to working with him in the future."
Mark B. Weeks - Managing Director, Heller Ehrman
"I worked with Peter at Reactrix, one of the more complicated business that I have worked with (software, hardware, media and services) and watched Peter quickly learn the business and effectively build a strong finance team and oversee operations. Peter is an excellent communicator, within the management team as well as with the Board and with customers and partners. He was a major contributor to the success of the Company and played a key role in strategy decisions. In addition he was the driver of a significant equity fund raising process, led a debt financing transaction and played a major role in managing complex IP matters. Peter is an asset to any management team. ”
"Peter was asked by the Board of one of our portfolio companies to assess the current financial status and help us determine where expense reductions could be made without destroying the core strengths of the Company. Peter helped us prioritize where the most effective cuts could be made. As a result of Peter's efforts the Company was better able to focus and is now on a strong growth path.”Bill Chasse - Chief Executive Officer of Touchpoint, Inc., former CEO and President of infoUSA.com
"Starting infoUSA.com I needed a business partner whose judgment I could trust, who could help quickly build and manage a team and who could effectively present the business to potential investors. Peter succeeded in these areas and more, his keen ability to analyze a problem, identify a solution, and then execute was key to our success. I’m sure it won’t be the last time we work together."Donald R. Dixon - Managing Director of Trident Capital and Chairman of the Board, infoUSA.com
"As the result of his extensive financial and operating experience, Peter has the ability to solve complex business problems that require the cooperation of internal operating teams and external financial sources."Tim Draper - Founder, Managing Director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson and lead investor in Digitalpath Networks
"Peter was honest, direct, hardworking and a terrific leader of our fledgling start up. I will be keeping a lookout to match him with another opportunity."Larry Kramer - President, CEO & Chairman of the Board, CBS.MarketWatch.com, former Member of the Board of infoUSA.com
"When Peter joined MarketWatch we were a division of a larger company. Working closely together we rapidly transformed ourselves into a stand-alone business, which required building an infrastructure, greatly increasing revenues, adding to the management team and enhancing our world class content. During this hectic time we simultaneously prepared for an IPO, which we completed successfully in January 1999 . Peter's contributions to all parts of the business were fundamental to our success. He brings a wonderful combination of business vision and practical advice."Michael Montgomery - President and head of media banking, Montgomery & Co.
"Peter’s background as both and operator and investment banker was critical in accelerating and focusing the successful fund raising process at Reactrix and the team enjoyed working with him. He is an experienced and credible executive with whom people feel very comfortable.”Theresia Gouw Ranzetta - Managing Partner, Accel Partners
"Peter worked with us to evaluate the financial operations and market potential for one of our portfolio companies. Peter jumped right in and quickly gained the confidence of both the company and the board. His work resulted in very valuable recommendations. I hope to work with Peter again."Michael Ribero - CEO, Reatrix Inc.
"As CFO, Peter’s wide-ranging management and business experience allowed him to hit the ground running at Reactrix. We needed to raise capital, build a team, refine strategy and enhance our reporting against that strategy, and needed to do so quickly. Peter came up-to-speed very quickly and did all that was asked of him, and more. Based on the leadership Peter demonstrated at Reactrix, I have recommended him for opportunities beyond that of CFO, since I believe he can successfully lead organizations in demanding markets and environments. Bottom line, Peter would be an asset to any company."Heidi Roizen - Managing Director, Mobius Venture Capital
"Peter stepped in as CFO of one of our more complex portfolio companies and very quickly understood and communicated the issues to the board. At the same time he was managing a large, and successful, fund raising process. Peter’s broad experience in both finance and operations made his contributions especially helpful and I’m looking forward to working with him again.”Tim Slevin - Founder and CEO of Healthcare Data Solutions
“Peter has been with us since before there was a company and his vision of the future is one of the reasons I decided to pursue an entrepreneurial path. Peter helped with creation of the business plan, our first angel funding, and closing a venture round. In addition to helping with financing, Peter brings his business experience to areas such as recruiting, planning, legal, and marketing. We have come a long way at HDS and I’m looking forward to working with Peter through the next steps."Josh Stein - Director, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Board member Digitalpath Networks
"Peter did an excellent job as both CFO and CEO at one of our investments. Based on that experience I've since asked him to assist with some of our other investments and would look forward to working with him in the future."Mark B. Weeks - Managing Director, Heller Ehrman
"I worked with Peter at Reactrix, one of the more complicated business that I have worked with (software, hardware, media and services) and watched Peter quickly learn the business and effectively build a strong finance team and oversee operations. Peter is an excellent communicator, within the management team as well as with the Board and with customers and partners. He was a major contributor to the success of the Company and played a key role in strategy decisions. In addition he was the driver of a significant equity fund raising process, led a debt financing transaction and played a major role in managing complex IP matters. Peter is an asset to any management team. ”