Peter Swan

Peter Swan is the Chief Executive Officer of Gust, a platform that connects startups with investors. He assumed this role in April 2020.12 With a background in software engineering and product development, Swan has been with Gust since 2013, progressing through various positions within the company.1

Career Progression

Swan's career journey at Gust includes:

• Chief Executive Officer (April 2020 - Present)
• Head of Product (July 2018 - Present)
• Principal Software Engineer (August 2013 - July 2018)

Prior to joining Gust, Swan held positions at:

• Indaba Music as a Senior Developer (2009 - 2013)
• Black Day Creative as a Lead Developer (2009 - 2011)
• Braintransfer Inc. as a Lead Programmer (2006 - 2009)

Education and Skills

Swan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science from Boston University, which he earned between 2000 and 2005.2 His technical background is evident in his career progression from developer roles to product management and eventually to executive leadership.

Current Focus

As CEO of Gust, Swan leads a company that has connected over 850,000 startups with more than 85,000 investment professionals.3 He describes himself as a "Developer turned CEO" and focuses on helping founders transform good ideas into successful businesses.5

Swan is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and maintains a strong presence in the tech and startup ecosystem.14 His journey from a software developer to the CEO of a significant platform in the startup investment space showcases his versatility and understanding of both the technical and business aspects of the industry.