Peter Layton

Peter Layton is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in investment and business management. Currently serving as Principal at Blackthorne Capital Management LLC since January 2011, Layton employs advanced analytics for predicting market movements. Layton also owns IMAGE Studios, providing premier salon suite experiences, and operates as a Business Advisor and Investor at Alphathena, which offers AI-driven investing solutions for financial institutions. As Owner of The Tallgrass Group, Tallgrass Restoration, and Tallgrass Land Conservation, Layton focuses on ecological restoration and land conservation initiatives. Additional roles include membership and investment positions at Hyde Park Angels, Warhawk Funds, Chicago Early Growth Ventures, and Plum Alley. Layton holds an MBA in Statistics and Finance and a BA in Economics from the University of Chicago.