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Meet our Team

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Professional Track Record

  • Former CEO of an organization managing eight distinct businesses and 300+ staff, leading a balanced $13M renovation project while overseeing a $14M budget.

  • Founding employee at a national tech startup, where he developed go-to-market strategy to scale operations nationwide.

  • Senior Manager at Monitor Deloitte, with seven years across offices in Vancouver, New York City, and Calgary, leading multi-million-dollar engagements focused on strategy, post-merger integrations, and operational improvements.

  • Experience in private equity as an associate at Morgan Stanley, where he supported due diligence on multiple transactions in healthcare and consumer sectors.

  • Expertise in infrastructure across social infrastructure, transportation, and energy, including work on a $500M healthcare project, supporting Canada’s largest Black-led affordable housing initiative, and piloting operational enhancements for an oil and gas refinery.

Petros – our CEO & Founder

Personal Upbringing

  • Eldest son of Eritrean refugees, born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, and shaped by the experience of living in Eritrea during his teenage years.

  • Heavily influenced by his father’s entrepreneurial journey, with early experiences helping in the family business.

  • Holds degrees from the University of Alberta (BA Hons.), the London School of Economics (MSc), and Harvard Business School (MBA, High Distinction, and Baker Scholar).

  • A world traveler, having lived and worked in Asmara, London, New York, Boston, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver, and now calling Vancouver home with his wife of 12 years, Tara.

Fun Facts

  • Former professional musician and avid snowboarder, known for his passion for both art and adventure.

  • A gameshow contestant and aspiring golfer, adding a bit of competitive spirit and fun to his diverse background.

  • Active community volunteer and supporter of initiatives that blend business and social impact, aligning with his drive to foster employee ownership in business acquisition.

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    Tara – Chief Motivational Officer

    Tara has been Petros’ biggest cheerleader and university sweetheart for nearly twelve years. A tech enthusiast who's lived everywhere from rural Alberta to bustling cities, she’s always ready with a kind word and fresh perspective. Whether it’s coding or keeping spirits high, Tara knows how to bring out the best in every situation.

  • Kobe – Chief Joy Officer

    Kobe – Chief Joy Officer

    Kobe is a laid-back toy poodle whose favorite pastime is cuddling on laps, chasing balls, mauling chew toys, snacking endlessly, and spreading joy. Always wagging his tail and hunting for treats, Kobe’s secret superpower is making anyone he meets smile. His calm presence ensures Alpine Vistas Capital is never short of positivity.

  • Advisory Team

    The Family – Advisory Team

    With a wealth of experience ranging from working in remote refineries to food inspection services, Petros’ family is an unexpected yet invaluable asset. Whether it’s practical advice or moral support, this team of hard-working individuals ensures that the Kusmu family and in-laws are always ready to help when needed.

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Our Team

Alpine Vistas Capital is proud to have a team of experienced entrepreneurs and investors from Canada, the U.S.A., Mexico, and beyond. This team brings a wealth of knowledge across industries, with hundreds of years of combined experience in investing, operating, and growing businesses. They have supported the growth of companies in a wide range of sectors and served on numerous boards, providing Alpine Vistas with access to unparalleled knowledge and connections. With the capability to fund transactions as small as $10M and as large as $80M or more, this team is well-positioned to provide the capital needed for both immediate acquisition and long-term growth. This deep-pocketed and resourceful group offers a powerful blend of expertise and financial strength, ensuring that Alpine Vistas is equipped with the best tools, networks, and insights to build a truly great business.

Team Members: Bruce Moszcelt & Trevor Lwin (Blue Frame Capital Partners); Lew Davies, René Lajous, & Natalie Cryer (The Cambria Group); Mario Sicilia & Santiago Perez Teuffer (Cerralvo Capital); River Ewing, James Scott, Ben Pierrynowski (Hadley Family Capital); Robert Cherun & Will Gallagher (Legate Partners), Patricia Riopel & Enrico Magnani (Associés Magnum Capital Partners); Mario Nigro; David Farahi (Mazal Capital); Max Artz, Chalise Moore, & Rodrigo Alfaro (Peterson Partners); Jon Piurko & Glen Silvestri (Sage Capital Partners); Ramiro Alfaro & Juan de Dios Aguilar (Paltus Capital); Daniel Farag (Siwa Capital); Steve Divitkos (Mineola Search Partners); Tarrus Richardson (IMB Partners).

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