Doug Richard

Doug Richard is a successful entrepreneur with 20 years’ experience in the development and leadership of technology and software ventures. Doug featured in the first two TV series’ of Dragon’s Den. He is the co-founder of the Cambridge Angels and Chairman of the Conservative Party Small Business Task Force.

Between 1996 and 2000 Doug was President and CEO of Micrografx, a publicly quoted US software company. Prior to that he also founded and subsequently sold two other companies: Visual Software and ITAL Computers.

Doug holds a BA in Psychology from University of California at Berkeley and is a Juris Doctor at the school of Law, University of California at Los Angeles. In 2009 he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Essex for his contribution to the teaching of Entrepreneurship; and was also the Guest Lecturer on Entrepreneurship at Cambridge University for the Nanotech Masters and PhD programmes. Working with Brightpearl, Doug provides a strong link to the SME community as well as bringing a broad range of international industry experience to the board.

Doug Richard is the Founder at Cambridge Angels group, based in Europe. With a background in Financial Services, Doug Richard has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Doug Richard studied Ph.D unknown @ University of Essex. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.