Joe Kaiser

Joe Kaiser is a senior investor and investment committee member at Mercato Partners, where they focus on identifying investment opportunities in growth-oriented companies within the technology and consumer sectors. With nearly two decades of experience as both an operator and investor, Joe has served as a board member or mentor for various organizations, including Ad Astra Ventures, Beam Dental, and SUMMERSALT. They hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Saint Louis University and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Previously, Joe held significant roles in investment banking and private equity, notably as Director of Capital Markets at Vivint Solar, where they contributed to the company’s rapid growth leading to a successful IPO and acquisition.