Richard is a seasoned professional, highly proficient in various facets of business strategy development, product marketing, and corporate communications. His diversified experience spans across venture capital, private equity, advertising, and technology sectors, having worked with industry giants such as Microsoft, EMC Dell Media & Entertainment, NASA, and TIBCO Software. Richard has displayed strategic acumen by providing counsel for numerous organizations that have witnessed successful acquisitions and IPOs. Skillfully maneuvering B2B and B2C client needs, Richard's industry focus involves big data, advertising, hardware & software, mobile technology, and cloud computing amongst others. His competency extends to corporate and product marketing, brand strategy, media relations, public relations, business consulting, and data analytics. Richard is known for his exceptional research and messaging skills. He specializes in Software as a Service (SaaS) and is well-known for his understanding of social psychology and organizational behavior. With powerful project management skills and a creative eye for design, Richard has consistently excelled in his roles, including VP of Marketing at Spigit and Sr. Marketing Manager at Gigya.