Richard Burton is a versatile designer and community encouragement organizer with a varied professional background. He studied accounting at UCSB and ventured on to study politics at Edinburgh University, though he ultimately never completed the program. His design career has taken him to places such as Fei Protocol, Ethereum, and Self-employed, where he honed his skills as a designer and iOS & Android app designer. He also cofounded Sourcing.io and served as CEO of his own business, Nudge, and Hoodeasy. Additionally, he has volunteered as a San Francisco Board Member at Back on My Feet, a nonprofit organization that serves individuals experiencing homelessness through running, and Hacker School, a peer-driven, project-based learning experience.

Burton's expertise in designing user interfaces and working with diverse, high-performing teams make him a valuable asset to any project. He has experience working with startups and established organizations in developing iOS and Android apps, and he also has a particular interest in community encouragement.