Peter Buhl

co-Founder & Director at Beeline Connect, Inc.

Peter Buhl has over 20 years of experience in venture capital, finance, and entrepreneurship. Peter began their career in 1995 as CFO of Ipsilon Networks, where they managed all aspects of finance, accounting, IT, HR, legal, and manufacturing operations. In 1998, they co-founded BlueRun Ventures (formerly Nokia Venture Partners), participating in raising $1 billion across four funds and overseeing many aspects of the firm's operating and investing activities. In 2011, they joined AppCentral as Chief Operating Officer and Board Member, participating in building a new executive management team, identifying and articulating the market position and strategic value of the company, and launching and ramping the AppCentral SaaS solution to G1000 customers. AppCentral was acquired by Good Technology in October 2012. In 2013, Peter co-founded Beeline Connect and served as co-Founder & CEO. Beeline Connect offers a SaaS platform to the bicycle industry connecting consumers and bicycle brands to over 2000 independent bicycle retailers. In 2019, they founded KOIP Ventures, engaging with early-stage founders and startups at key stages of their lifecycle. In 2020, they founded CalUp, revolutionizing the way planners and couples engage their wedding guests. In 2022, they began serving as an Advisor for eMOD. Peter also serves as an Advisor for Go28 and is on the Board of Directors for NexPlanar and FreedomPay.

Peter Buhl obtained a BS in Business Administration, Accounting & Operations Research from the University of California, Berkeley between 1982 and 1986.

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Timeline

  • co-Founder & Director

    October, 2019 - present

  • co-Founder & CEO

    April, 2013