Pete Deutschman

Pete Deutschman serves as the Chief Buddy Officer at The Buddy Group since July 2005, where the agency focuses on creating meaningful experiences for connected consumers. In addition, Pete is a board member at Amaze and a member of the Board of Directors for OCTANe and Project Hope Alliance, contributing to various missions including technology growth and support for homeless children. As an investor and advisor for multiple companies, including Vessl™, Pete enhances brand positioning while fostering positive consumer relationships. Pete's previous experience includes leading innovation at The Michaels Companies, as well as a strong educational background with a Master’s degree from Columbia University and a BA from Pepperdine University.