Peter Dering
Founder and CEO of Peak Design, a company known for its innovative and functional camera equipment. He successfully bootstrapped his company, achieving significant revenue with a relatively small team.
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Jan 15, 2020 • 47min
#35 - King of Kickstarter
Peter Dering, Founder and CEO of Peak Design, shares his inspiring journey from construction worker to innovator in camera equipment. He reveals how a simple idea led to a $70 million revenue business, all bootstrapped with just $25K. Dering discusses the power of Kickstarter, unique product designs like his travel tripod, and how he intertwined sustainability into his business model. He also explains the importance of collaboration, customer feedback, and maintaining a vision of social responsibility while growing a successful brand.
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May 22, 2024 • 1h 18min
Peter Dering of Peak Design: Building a $100m+ Brand with Purpose.
Peter Dering, CEO of Peak Design, shares insights on conscious capitalism, climate neutrality, PFAS, and the future of Peak Design. He discusses innovative employee compensation plans and the power of branding in building a successful and ethical brand.
Nov 11, 2025 • 37min
How to Run a Successful Kickstarter Campaign (From a $60M Pro)
Peter Dering, founder of Peak Design and a crowdfund pioneer, shares insights from his remarkable journey raising over $60 million on Kickstarter. He reveals the innovative 'omni-channel sandwich' strategy behind their latest campaign, navigating backlash with confidence. Peter discusses how a transformative motorcycle trip sparked his creative vision and why Peak Design thrives without investors, prioritizing employee well-being and sustainability. He also highlights the founding of the Change Climate Project, aimed at tackling climate challenges through robust certifications.
