TL;DR - A.I. Expert, Mathematician, Serial Entrepreneur - Multiple Exits to Comcast (Xfinity) 150B MC, SAP 250B MC, Constellation Software 77B MC - Lead launch team that deployed Broadband Network to 60+ Cities (@Home / Xfinity) - Patented Machine Learning Algorithm to predict Housing Market Transactions - Patented Phased Array Wireless Technology - Current CEO of RAIA - A.I. Platform Meet Rich Swier, a trailblazing tech entrepreneur hailing from Sarasota, Florida. With a stellar career spanning over three decades, Rich has a proven track record of founding, scaling, and successfully exiting numerous high-value tech companies. His entrepreneurial journey is marked by notable achievements and substantial contributions to the tech landscape. Rich embarked on his business career immediately after college, founding what would become the largest Internet service provider in Florida. At the tender age of 23, he sold this venture to Comcast, playing a pivotal role in the rollout of what is now known as Xfinity broadband internet across 60 cities. His efforts were crucial in the development of the first cable modem and in facilitating a landmark $1 billion investment from Microsoft into Comcast, significantly advancing broadband deployment across the U.S. After his tenure at Comcast, Rich continued his entrepreneurial saga by launching several innovative software companies. These ranged from enterprise application integration to mobile marketing platforms and wireless security software. His keen interest in cutting-edge technology drove him to found RAIAbot.com, an AI platform that revolutionizes how businesses deploy automation bots. Rich’s entrepreneurial prowess is highlighted by his strategic exits: selling Sarasota Online to Comcast, Backsoft to SAP, and Offrs.com to Constellation Software. These transactions underscore his ability to identify and grow ventures that attract major market players. Beyond his business ventures, Rich is deeply passionate about supporting up-and-coming entrepreneurs. He founded the HuB in Sarasota, a vibrant coworking space and incubator that not only fosters local talent but also houses an angel investment fund to propel new innovators. His commitment extends into nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit through initiatives that connect and support Sarasota’s business community. Rich’s ventures also include founding Highwall Technologies, focusing on WIFI security, and Movo Mobile, a trailblazer in mobile marketing. As an investor in Postgame (pstgm.com), he helps cultivate the largest network of college athlete influencers. A mathematician at heart with a profound passion for artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship, Rich Swier is not just a business leader; he is a visionary pushing the boundaries of technology and business to new heights. His life’s work continues to inspire and pave the way for future entrepreneurs.