Richard is the Managing Director and CEO of RippleCrest, a technology venture capital growth fund that invests in transformative technologies to promote resilient futures. He has held multiple CxO positions for over thirty years and was recognized by BizBash magazine as one of the Top 10 Innovators in 2017. He directed the premier Quantum Innovation Zone in Canada, showcasing his leadership and influence in the industry.Richard holds a certificate in Blockchain modelling from Oxford University and has studied at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School and others.