Summary
Peter Gustafson is a founder and operator with eight years of experience building product-led SaaS and leading digital transformation in mission-driven organizations. As Founder & CEO of coachstack he’s shipping an all-in-one platform to help new career and executive coaches turn first clients into full-time income, iterating the MVP with real users. He also steers Food Safety News as Fractional Executive Director and inaugural Board President, blending nonprofit governance with digital product strategy to create sustainable media revenue. Previously he led customer success and product initiatives at nZero, the American Medical Association, and The Washington Post, consistently translating customer needs into product roadmaps and measurable business outcomes. His background teaching iOS development and international language exchanges hint at a practical, hands-on approach and a flair for clear communication across technical and nontechnical audiences. Based in Washington, D.C., he combines startup grit, cross-functional leadership, and a mission-oriented lens to simplify complex operational challenges.
8 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration - MBA Concentration: Business Analytics & Entrepreneurship, Master of Business Administration - MBA Concentration: Business Analytics & Entrepreneurship at Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Direct Exchange Program Spanish Language, Direct Exchange Program Spanish Language at Universidad de Belgrano
Bachelor of Arts - Global Affairs Minor in Economics, Bachelor of Arts - Global Affairs Minor in Economics at George Mason University
Direct Exchange Program Brazilian Portuguese, Direct Exchange Program Brazilian Portuguese at FAE Centro Universitário
Spanish, Portuguese, English