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Peter Griscom

Founder, Principal & Executive Chairman

Peter Griscom founded Van Dyke Acquisitions in 2014. As Founder, Principal & Executive Chairman, his work centers on building, acquiring, and operating consumer businesses, including businesses navigating a transition or turnaround.

Van Dyke brings permanent capital and direct operating involvement to its businesses. Its platform spans research and development, established physical and digital businesses, collaboration with experienced partners, and new-company creation.

He is the author of The Velocity Operating System, published under Peter V. Griscom. The book sets out a practical approach to operating discipline, decision-making, and the use of AI in daily business operations. The illustrated edition is available in Van Dyke’s open operating library.

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Guest conversation · Episode 122 · June 2025

Ditch Digger CEO with Gary Rabine

Peter joins Gary Rabine and Dave Durand to discuss rebuilding businesses, expanding into retail, and taking a long view of ownership.

Co-host · Social Commerce News

Verified: The Social Commerce Podcast

Peter and David Vanderveen speak with founders, operators, and platform leaders about building brands through social commerce.