Peter Rushton

Co-Founder and Adviser at StepLadder

Peter Rushton has worked in a variety of roles in the financial sector. Peter began their career in 2001 as an Analyst in the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs. In 2006, they moved to Cheyne Capital Management, where they served as Partner and Head of High Yield. In 2017, they became Chief of Staff at Pinterest, and in 2018, they founded and became CEO of LUKA. Peter also serves as Co-Founder and Adviser for StepLadder UK, a position they have held since 2016.

Peter Rushton completed a Master of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University from 2022 to 2024. Prior to that, they obtained an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business from 2004 to 2006. Peter was also a Fulbright Scholar from 2004 to 2005. Before that, they completed an MA in Philosophy, Politics & Economics from the University of Oxford from 1998 to 2001.

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  • Co-Founder and Adviser

    April, 2016 - present