Richard Stewart

Strategy · Start-up Ventures · Executive Leadership

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

About

Senior technology executive known as a systems expert focused on product definition, technology roadmaps, intellectual property and product delivery. Passionate in defining and driving well balanced engineering methodologies which ensure on time product delivery, while safeguarding the long term product vision and business objectives. Most recently Rich has applied his background and industry connections assisting early stage technology companies with fundraising strategies, go to market strategies, establishing clear value propositions, execution plans, and well articulated investor communications. Expertise in multiple areas bridging hardware, software, product management, business development and program management disciplines. Adept at functioning seamlessly in a virtual, global team. Technical expertise focused on SoC (System on a Chip) full lifecycle development from inception through test and delivery of both hardware and software, systems and system elements. Recognized for delivering scalable methodologies, scalable technologies, and driving IP portfolios with over 20 granted and pending US patents. contact: [email protected]

Experience

  • Advisor | Aynak, Inc. at Aynak, Inc.
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Mentor at 1871
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Founder at the TBD group
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    the TBD group provides consultants and advisors to early stage innovative technology companies for product plans, business plans and fund raising

  • EvoNexus (Part-time · 7 yrs 9 mos)
    • Executive Advisor
      Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

    • Chief Product Officer and 5G portfolio director
      Oct 2018 - Jan 2023 · 4 yrs 4 mos

      EvoNexus is a premier non-profit technology incubator and hub for Southern California’s startup community designed to accelerate the growth and success of entrepreneurial companies. Duties performed include: -Due diligence assessments for admissions, support member companies in their growth, and help assess member companies progress - Product, technology and execution strategies for launching new deep technology businesses

  • Advisory Board Member at TrustFour Technologies
    Mar 2023 - Feb 2026 · 3 yrs