Richard is a People leader specializing in scaling hyper-growth startups, having led the People function at Scale AI from 25 to 700 employees. A graduate of MIT, he previously led recruiting at Cruise Automation and now acts as a fractional Head of People and advisor.
He is deeply engaged in the startup ecosystem, valuing strong founders and sharing insights on his career journey. Richard is vocal about his philosophy on modern HR, challenging traditional practices and advocating for a more business-aligned approach to people operations.
He joined Cruise Automation when it was only about 10 people and was instrumental in its growth to 700 employees.
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