
189 - Crowdfunding to $100M.
From Entrepreneurs Exposed by Adam Levinter
February 4, 2026 · 42 min · Season 1 · Episode 189
About this episode
Peter Dering discusses Peak Design's successful crowdfunding strategy and its commitment to sustainability.
Peter Dering is the Founder & CEO of Peak Design. Peak Design is one of the most successful crowdfunded brands ever, with $60M raised on Kickstarter and revenue now surpassing $100M. Peter has built a design-first, sustainability-led company that continues to push boundaries in product, brand, and climate impact. We get into Peak Design’s unconventional crowdfunding strategy, its approach to sustainability, retail expansion, and how Peter leads a purpose-driven brand at scale. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Adam Levinter
Guest: Peter Dering
Topics covered
- crowdfunding
- sustainability
- entrepreneurship
- product design
- business strategy
Keywords
- crowdfunding
- Peak Design
- sustainability
- business growth
- Kickstarter
- entrepreneurship
- product innovation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Peak Design, Kickstarter
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