
The Peer Network
What is The Peer Network?
The Peer Network is a digital front door to mental health and recovery, providing a secure telehealth platform where people can instantly connect with certified peer specialists. They take a growing national peer workforce that is often siloed within individual programs and make it accessible on demand through one simple interface. By transforming a fragmented system into a single, always-open entry point, The Peer Network expands access, lowers barriers, and delivers care that is human, personal, and stigma-free.
Company Leadership

Kurt Schmidt
Chief Executive Officer
Kurt Schmidt is the founder of The Peer Network, a telehealth platform providing certified peer support for mental health and recovery. A certified peer specialist, licensed master social worker, and MBA, Kurt founded the company after experiencing firsthand how hard it can be to find support. He combines lived experience with professional expertise to make care simple, human, and stigma-free.
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Steven Peterson
Chief Technology Officer
Steven Peterson is the Chief Technology Officer at The Peer Network, bringing over 30 years of leadership in healthcare IT and SaaS. He has served as CIO, CTO, and VP of Enterprise Architecture, with expertise in product development, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance. Steven’s experience with startups and scaling operations positions The Peer Network to deliver secure, innovative telehealth solutions.
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