

Episode 154: Breaking the Boardroom Barrier with Tommy Richardson, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Litmos
Jan 17, 2024
Tommy Richardson, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Litmos, joins Melissa Perri to discuss moving from an operating role to a board role and working with Private Equity and VC firms. They talk about the importance of building a business case, transitioning from startups to private equity, angel investing, effective executive skills, improving communication and building trust, and the role of a CTO/CPO as a board member or operating partner.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Importance of Building a Business Case
02:37 • 4min
Transitioning from Startups to Private Equity
06:26 • 18min
Angel Investing and Effective Executive Skills
24:39 • 2min
Improving Communication Skills and Building Trust
26:40 • 5min
The Role of a CTO/CPO as a Board Member or Operating Partner
31:30 • 13min