Hi, I'm Pete Gilligan - VP of Growth & Customer Experience @ Pietra | ex-Google, ex-Founders Fund
I thrive on orchestrating growth and customer experience, blending strategic vision with operational execution. My passion lies in scaling ventures and connecting with leaders in e-commerce and the creator economy, especially where we can drive transformative customer value.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Served as Chief of Staff to Keith Rabois at Founders Fund, advising portfolio companies.
Currently scaling growth and enhancing customer journeys at Pietra.
Can help others by sharing best practices for customer acquisition and retention strategies.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early-Stage Operator
Began career building foundational skills in marketing and operations within dynamic environments.
✦ Marketing Communications
✦ Project Management
Venture Capital Advisor
Transitioned to a strategic advisory role, supporting multiple startups through direct mentorship and operational insight.
✦ Business Strategy
✦ Chief of Staff
✦ Start-ups
Growth Executive
Now leading growth and customer experience initiatives at a rapidly scaling company, focusing on measurable impact.
✦ VP of Growth
✦ Customer Experience
✦ Pietra
💪🏻 Superpowers
Growth & CX Orchestrator
Translating vision into tangible customer value and revenue.
✦ Drove customer experience enhancements at Pietra, improving retention.
✦ Developed and executed growth strategies leveraging data analytics.
✦ Cross-functional leadership for integrated marketing and sales.
Startup Ecosystem Navigator
Expertise in scaling ventures from seed to growth stages.
✦ Accelerated OpenStore's market entry and initial traction.
✦ Provided strategic guidance to Founders Fund portfolio companies.
✦ Deep understanding of early-stage business challenges and solutions.
Data-Driven Decision Maker
Leveraging analytics for informed strategic planning.
✦ Utilized Salesforce.com for sales and customer insights.
✦ Conducted competitive analysis to identify market opportunities.
✦ Applied data analysis for process and performance improvements.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering innovative growth strategies within the e-commerce and creator economy.
✦ Connecting with leaders who have scaled consumer-facing platforms.
✦ Exploring potential collaborations to drive transformative customer experiences.
I can help with
✦ Sharing best practices for customer acquisition and retention strategies.
✦ Offering insights into scaling operations within fast-paced startups.
✦ Providing guidance on building and managing high-performing growth teams.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging trends in the creator economy and e-commerce.
✦ Finding strategic partners for customer experience innovation.
✦ Connecting with seasoned operators who have navigated hyper-growth phases.