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Peter B. Kelly

Peter B. Kelly
Lecturer
PeterB.Kelly
Lecturer in Management

Teaching Statement

Peter Kelly teaches S543, “Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition,” with David Dodson. This course, taught for the first time in 2009-2010, draws on other courses taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business about forming and managing new enterprises. Peter is teaching at Stanford University for the second time and has been a regular guest in “Formation of New Ventures” (S353), “Managing Growing Enterprises” (S355), and “Building and Maintaining Professional Sales Organizations” (S551). His teaching approach is intended to be practical, demanding yet enjoyable, and grounded in rigorous thought. Peter draws from his experience for 15 years as CEO of a healthcare services company that grew from 170 to 1,400 employees and from the 20 acquisitions completed by his teams.

Bio

From 1995 until 2010 Peter Kelly was Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Pulmonary Services (PPS), a home respiratory services provider that grew during that time from 12 to over 110 locations. He also previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, and was co-founder of the search fund that acquired the predecessor to PPS. Mr. Kelly has prior experience investing at TA Associates, a private equity firm where he originated investments in software and telecommunication companies. He serves as a director of eCompliance Management Solutions, Inc. and ResponseLink, LLC (Chair). Mr. Kelly is a former director of PPS Guardian Home Care Holdings, Inc.; the Council for Quality Respiratory Care (Chair); the American Association for Homecare; Medical Equipment Distributors, Inc.; and The Governance Institute, LLC. 

Mr. Kelly received a Bachelor of Arts in Science, Technology and Social Theory, a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, and a Master of Business Administration from Stanford University. He resides in Marin County, California with his wife and two children.

Courses Taught

Degree Courses

2013-14

In the Managerial Skills Labs we examine several common managerial challenges faced by executives. Together with Faculty, students explore these topics using four case examples, each asking students to evaluate a series of situations, develop...

This course is offered for students who, in the near term, aspire to the management and full or partial ownership of a new or newly-acquired business. The seminar, which is limited to 40 students, has a strong implementation focus, and deals in...

For aspiring entrepreneurs who don't have a burning idea or desire to start a company from scratch, acquiring a small business can provide a direct route to running and growing a business. This class will explore entrepreneurial acquisition (EA...

2012-13

This course is offered for students who, in the near term, aspire to the management and full or partial ownership of a new or newly-acquired business. The seminar, which is limited to 40 students, has a strong implementation focus, and deals in...

For aspiring entrepreneurs who don't have a burning idea or desire to start a company from scratch, acquiring a small business can provide a direct route to running and growing a business. This class will explore entrepreneurial acquisition (EA...

2011-12

For aspiring entrepreneurs who don't have a burning idea or desire to start a company from scratch, acquiring a small business can provide a direct route to running and growing a business. This class will explore entrepreneurial acquisition (EA...

2010-11

For aspiring entrepreneurs who don't have a burning idea or the desire to start a company from scratch, acquiring a small business can provide a direct route to running and growing a business. This class will explore entrepreneurship through...

Stanford Case Studies

E450 | Vestige Capital
Peter B. Kelly, Lacey Wismer2013

Stanford University Affiliations

Stanford GSB

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    Faculty, Center for Entrepreneurial Studies