John Mayfield

John Mayfield is a seasoned venture capitalist and co-founder of Album VC (formerly Peak Ventures), an early-stage firm focused on technology startups, particularly in Utah. He demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting founders beyond just investment, aiming to be a trusted resource and advocate. album+3

He possesses a 'give first' mentality and emphasizes the critical role of strong relationships and soft skills, such as persuasion and critical thinking, in professional success. Mayfield believes that focusing on mentorship, networking, experiences, and skill development in the early career stages is more valuable than solely pursuing high compensation. nathantanner

Mayfield is an active board member and investor in numerous technology companies, including Neighbor, Filevine, Voze, Route, Applause, Qwick, HeroDevs, Clozd, Plena Data, and others, showcasing a broad engagement across the startup ecosystem. nfx+2

His early career experience includes operational and strategic roles at prominent tech companies like Qualtrics (marketing) and Instructure (sales, marketing, new product launches), and M&A valuations at Kroll, providing him with a diverse foundation before entering the venture capital space. nathantanner+2