About Us

Topo Growth is led by Pete & Katie Walton, a husband-and-wife team with 10+ years of in house experience at global companies like Google and Meta, PayPal. We’re passionate about helping good businesses find growth.

Meet the Team

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Pete Walton

Founder, Growth Strategist

Pete Walton brings over 7 years of experience at Google, partnering with clients such as Alo Yoga, Patagonia, and Yeti. He has extensive experience helping SMBs grow, and works with dozens of startups as a growth mentor.

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Katie Walton

Partner, Marketing & Communications

Katie Walton has worked with businesses of all sizes: from global tech companies (Instagram, DoorDash, PayPal) to SMBs and solopreneurs. She strikes a balance between strategy and execution, helping clients tell their stories in a targeted, meaningful, and impactful way.

Built from a Love of Adventure

Topo (pronounced toe-po) comes from topographic maps — used by climbers to understand the terrain and chart their path forward.

Having spent years traveling and rock climbing all over the world, we’ve learned that progress depends on choosing the right route and adapting along the way.

That mindset carries into our work. Pete has built his career helping people and businesses move toward their goals — combining thoughtful planning with the flexibility to adjust as conditions evolve.

Because growth, like climbing, is rarely linear. It requires clarity, adaptability, and a clear view of what lies ahead.

Having spent years traveling and rock climbing all over the world, we’ve learned that progress depends on choosing the right route and adapting along the way.

That mindset carries into our work. Pete has built his career helping people and businesses move toward their goals — combining thoughtful planning with the flexibility to adjust as conditions evolve.

Because growth, like climbing, is rarely linear. It requires clarity, adaptability, and a clear view of what lies ahead.