Rich Rudzinski

Rich Rudzinski is a technology leader and entrepreneur with extensive experience in the digital and software development industry. He is the founder and CEO of Tragic Media, a company he started in 2009.36

Professional Background

Rich has over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, including:

• 2 years working at an agency
• 3 years as a freelancer
• 12+ years running strategy and execution for product development4

Initially, Tragic Media began as a white label development service for digital agencies, primarily working with large digital agencies.3 Over time, the company evolved and expanded its services.

Current Roles and Focus

Currently, Rich describes himself as a Fractional CTO / CPO at Apollo Fractional.1 He started Tragic with the mission of helping companies avoid technology-related problems through expert engineering and sound technical leadership.1

Entrepreneurial Journey

Rich's entrepreneurial journey with Tragic Media has been marked by both successes and challenges:

• He started Tragic as a side hustle while freelancing before making it his full-time focus in January 2009.6
• Over the years, he has gained valuable insights from scaling and then experiencing setbacks with his small service business.6

Expertise and Interests

Rich is known for his:

• Passion for business innovation and next-generation solutions5
• Expertise in product development and technical leadership
• Interest in fractional leadership and onshore development talent4

He frequently shares his experiences and insights on topics such as startup challenges, like the "Death Valley Curve," and the evolving landscape of digital agencies.23