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Richard Blackwell
Co-founder at Horizons
Richard Blackwell is a co-founder of Horizons Community, which he established alongside Kydd Boyle in 2017. The organization is a network aimed at millennial leaders, particularly those involved with family offices or who are entrepreneurs, focusing on venture investing and philanthropy. Horizons Community is notable for its members, who collectively manage over £145 billion in assets and have founded multiple unicorn businesses.134
Before co-founding Horizons, Blackwell developed a strong interest in venture investing while working with various family investment offices. This experience has shaped his approach to building a community that connects young leaders with opportunities for growth and collaboration.35 In addition to his role at Horizons, he is also the founder of Stealth Mode, a community for African American founders, operators, and investors.2
Blackwell's work emphasizes the importance of networking and mentorship among peers, as the organization hosts events featuring prominent speakers from diverse fields such as geopolitics, investment, and culture.14
