Independent AI & Technology Advisor

Rich Bushnell

Guiding executives through high-stakes technology decisions with clarity, pragmatism, and measurable business value.

At a Glance

  • Advisory Focus AI strategy, product leadership, GTM execution
  • Experience 20+ years leading high-growth technology initiatives
  • Clients Founders, investors, and Fortune 500 innovation teams

Advisor. Operator. Builder.

Rich Bushnell partners with leadership teams who need sharp, independent perspective on where to place their technology bets. He has scaled software platforms from seed-stage through acquisition, led multidisciplinary teams shipping complex AI-enabled products, and steered organizations through digital transformation when the stakes were highest.

Whether embedded as a fractional executive or delivering board-level briefings, Rich is known for aligning technical roadmaps with market realities, cutting through hype, and making complex concepts actionable for decision makers.

Where Rich Creates Leverage

AI & Product Strategy

Evaluating use cases, prioritizing investment, and shaping responsible AI principles that accelerate value without compromising trust.

  • Opportunity mapping & ROI modeling
  • Human-in-the-loop system design
  • Product discovery & roadmap orchestration

Go-to-Market Leadership

Translating complex capabilities into compelling positioning, narratives, and revenue programs that resonate with buyers and stakeholders.

  • Messaging architecture & narrative design
  • Sales enablement & partner ecosystems
  • Executive & investor communications

Transformation & Delivery

Building resilient cross-functional teams, governance, and measurement frameworks that keep ambitious programs on track.

  • Operating model & team design
  • Program health diagnostics
  • Change management playbooks

Career Highlights

Scaling Growth-Stage Ventures

Instrumental in taking multiple VC-backed companies from early traction to successful exits by aligning market positioning, product development, and GTM execution.

Trusted Counsel to the C-Suite

Provides confidential advisory to CEOs, founders, and investors navigating board conversations, capital raises, and high-impact product decisions.

Champion for Responsible AI

Advocates for ethical implementation, helping organizations design human-centered guardrails that safeguard brand integrity and customer trust.

Operating Principles

  • Independent thinking: Advice untethered from vendor incentives or internal politics.
  • Evidence-led decisions: Insights grounded in data, customer truth, and market validation.
  • Momentum over noise: Pragmatic plans that deliver near-term wins while building long-term advantage.
  • Human-centered AI: Ensuring people, process, and technology evolve in lockstep.

Ways to Engage

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