FOUNDERS | “We don’t work in tech, we work in change” with Richard Wainwright | S4 Ep8 episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 58 MIN

FOUNDERS | “We don’t work in tech, we work in change” with Richard Wainwright | S4 Ep8

from The Start and Scale Podcast · host Tact IT

In this episode of The Start & Scale Podcast, we sit down with Richard Wainwright — a seasoned advisor to fast-growing tech companies and a firm believer in the power of people over just pure technical skill.We dive into how his non-linear path in tech has shaped his advisory approach, why businesses often get product scaling wrong, and the underrated importance of soft skills when building teams. Richard also breaks down the biggest myths about growth, and what he actually does as a non-exec director.If you’re leading a startup, building a product, or trying to scale a team — this one’s packed with sharp insights you can use today.

In this episode of The Start & Scale Podcast, we sit down with Richard Wainwright — a seasoned advisor to fast-growing tech companies and a firm believer in the power of people over just pure technical skill.We dive into how his non-linear path in tech has shaped his advisory approach, why businesses often get product scaling wrong, and the underrated importance of soft skills when building teams. Richard also breaks down the biggest myths about growth, and what he actually does as a non-exec director.If you’re leading a startup, building a product, or trying to scale a team — this one’s packed with sharp insights you can use today.

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