Peter Callister

General Partner & Founder

peter@mountaincrestpartners.com

Peter Callister is a seasoned professional with a comprehensive background in early-stage startups, showcasing his expertise in various domains, including economic development, seed-stage investment, and entrepreneurship encompassing product development, sales and marketing, and overall business strategy. Known for thriving in challenging environments and finding innovative solutions to complex problems, Peter serves as Founder and General Partner at Mountain Crest Investment Partners.

In his previous role as the Chief Operating Officer of VentureCapital.Org, a non-profit based in Salt Lake City, Peter played a pivotal role in helping over 400 startups raise over $300+ million in angel and venture capital from regional investors.

Peter played a key role in establishing the Park City Angels and transitioning the SLC Angels into an active angel group in 2008. Notable investments include High West Distillery, Consensus, Panoptic Security, ForeUp, Scintalla, the ROC Fund, and others. His instrumental role extended beyond investments, encompassing the creation of efficient processes, from deal sourcing to transaction execution.