Howdy — I’m Richard. I am an experienced product, marketing, and commercial leader with a couple decades experience of building and managing high-performing products and teams under my belt.
I’ve mostly worked in the software industry including at some world-class organisations like Automattic, Redgate, Business of Software.
I’ve built teams and products, negotiated partnerships and large deals, nurtured communities, and scaled revenue. Since 2019 I have been learning in-depth about climate solutions and building professional networks in the space with a view to full-time contribution.
Commercial Experience
My core strengths are strategy, communication, and networking which I’ve used effectively to craft successful product/market roadmaps, pitch and close partnership deals, and create or scale revenue streams.
The list below covers some of the companies I’ve worked with in the past twenty years:
Aloft Shipping
Altman Solon
Automattic
— Jetpack
— WordPress.com
Bluehost
— North America
— India
Business of Software
Carbon13
Close
Coleman Research
Deveron Projects
Dreamhost
Fatal Error
Five Simple Steps
Forks over Knives
GoDaddy
Hostgator
INGA Foundation
Leadfeeder
Limetrack
Oodles
Peacock Visual Arts
Pete the Copywriter
Pressable
Rackspace
Reconnect
Redgate Software
RegenIntel
Scopus Engineering
SpinTel
The Humanitarian Centre
U-Ethical
World Ethic Forum
Climate and Sustainability Work
In 2019 I began my (proper) education on climate solutions. I have skilled up my knowledge and networks in the critical areas of maritime, agriculture, impact investing, software, and most importantly, I think, climate justice, education, and empowerment.
I interviewed thirty high-profile entrepreneurs and participated in the inaugural RBS Climate Accelerator. In 2021 I joined Carbon13‘s second cohort where I co-founded Aloft Shipping, which I later left. I then worked at Carbon13 as Head of People until January 2024.
In 2024 I took an extended sabbatical during which I completed Project Tipping Point, AirMiners Boot Up, (re)Biz, and Regenerative Foundations. I have launched Radical and Untangled and am currently developing these ideas in Melanie Rieback’s PGE Incubator.
Contact
If you’d like to get in touch the best way is via email. You can also find me on LinkedIn and WhatsApp.