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.
Guiding executives through high-stakes technology decisions with clarity, pragmatism, and measurable business value.
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.
Evaluating use cases, prioritizing investment, and shaping responsible AI principles that accelerate value without compromising trust.
Translating complex capabilities into compelling positioning, narratives, and revenue programs that resonate with buyers and stakeholders.
Building resilient cross-functional teams, governance, and measurement frameworks that keep ambitious programs on track.
Instrumental in taking multiple VC-backed companies from early traction to successful exits by aligning market positioning, product development, and GTM execution.
Provides confidential advisory to CEOs, founders, and investors navigating board conversations, capital raises, and high-impact product decisions.
Advocates for ethical implementation, helping organizations design human-centered guardrails that safeguard brand integrity and customer trust.
Embed Rich as a fractional CPO, CMO, or head of AI strategy to drive critical initiatives with executive-level accountability.
Ongoing insight, deal evaluation, and rapid-response counsel when you need an experienced operator on call.
Tailored briefings, diligence, and activation plans for investors and PE firms seeking leverage across their portfolio.
Share a few lines about the challenge you’re navigating, and Rich will follow up personally to explore fit and next steps.