About
Philip Giampietro is a Senior Partner at ThornTree Capital Partners LP, based in Boston, MA. At ThornTree, he leverages over 16 years of investment experience to drive strategy, portfolio management, and sector research, focusing primarily on identifying and managing investments across public and private markets.
Philip specializes in the internet, consumer technologies, and communications sectors, having previously led these sectors at Bain Capital Public Equity. His expertise extends to direct-to-consumer businesses and technology-driven consumer models, informed by his tenure as President and CEO at Walden Local, Inc., where he scaled the company more than sevenfold in under five years. Prior roles include private equity positions at Berkshire Partners and a foundational role at Stockbridge, Berkshire’s public equity fund.
Philip holds a BS in Commerce from the University of Virginia and earned his MBA with High Distinction (Baker Scholar) from Harvard Business School. Recognized for his track record in both operational leadership and investment, Philip has contributed significantly to growth strategies and value creation in the technology, consumer, and communications industries.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| ThornTree Capital Partners | Partner | Aug 2022 to Present | Managing partner of a global equity long/short hedge fund. |
| Walden Local Meat Co. | Advisor | Aug 2022 to Dec 2022 | — |
| Walden Local Meat Co. | President, CEO, and Board Member | Jan 2018 to Aug 2022 | Founded in 2014, Walden is New England and New York's leading brand of locally raised, sustainable meat. We are proud to be part of the first cohort of companies to legally reincorporate as a public b... |
| Bain Capital | Director | Jun 2010 to Dec 2017 | Brookside Capital Sector Head, Internet, Media and Telecommunications. Led public market investments across all 3 sub-sectors globally. |
| Access Better Learning and Education (ABLE) | Founder, and Board Member | Jan 2007 to Jan 2010 | ABLE's mission is to help Boston’s at-risk youth graduate from high school with the prospect of going on to pursue higher education. ABLE serves this need by pairing students with four-year sponsors w... |
| Berkshire Partners | Private Equity Associate | Jul 2007 to Aug 2009 | Identified potential investments, conducted target due diligence, structured investments, participated in portfolio company board meetings and strategic planning sessions, structured exit strategies f... |
| McKinsey & Company | Business Analyst | Jul 2005 to Jul 2007 | Conducted target due diligence, identified growth opportunities, developed strategy and oversaw implementation for leading private equity and asset management firms. |
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA with High Distinction (Baker Scholar)
2009 — 2011
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science (BS), Commerce
2001 — 2005
Others at Thorntree Capital Partners LP (5)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Principal and Founding Member | Miami, FL , United States |
M Mark Moore | Managing Partner and CIO | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Analyst | Naples, FL , United States |
 | Investment Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
M Maria Julia Magalhaes | ThornTree Capital Partners LP | — |