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Peter Mills

Advisor, Mentor & Former Venture Capitalist

Advisor, mentor, and former venture capitalist. Former Partner at CMGI @Ventures and technology executive.

Peter Mills

About Peter

Peter Mills has spent his career quietly operating alongside some of the most important leaders and technology shifts of the past 50 years. From Ford and DEC to Sematech and the rise of the internet venture capital boom, Peter has been at the table during pivotal moments in tech history.

He became the last person Bob Noyce ever hired—an experience that shaped his entire philosophy around leadership, trust, and creating lasting value. After a long career in venture capital, Peter reached a point where he had "zero to prove" and found deep fulfillment in mentoring and advising the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Peter is known for his philosophy that productive days matter—not titles, status, or being "king of the castle." His wisdom about what makes great leaders, and why trust matters more than hidden agendas, resonates deeply with anyone navigating the later stages of a tech career.

Key Achievements

Former Partner at CMGI @Ventures, one of the first internet-only VC firms
Became the last person Bob Noyce ever hired at Sematech
Held senior roles at Ford, DEC, and multiple technology companies
Inside Sematech during the push to restore America's semiconductor leadership
Decades of mentoring and advising entrepreneurs and founders
Built philosophy: "Productive days matter" over titles or status
Full conversation with Peter
Peter Mills — Zero to Prove episode
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