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Richard O'Connell
Strategic Partnerships and Business Development Leader
Richard O'Connell is a technology professional with extensive experience in product partnerships and platform ecosystems. He served as an Advisor at Riva from February 2020 to June 2021.23
Professional Background
O'Connell has worked with several prominent tech companies throughout his career:
- Current Role: Head of Partner Ecosystem at Box4
- Previous Positions:
Expertise and Focus
O'Connell specializes in:
- API partnerships
- SaaS ecosystems
- Platform partnerships
- Technology partnerships
He has a particular interest in how platform partnerships are shaping the future of business, believing that every company will need a strategy and team to understand these ecosystems.1
Personal
Richard O'Connell lives in California with his wife and two sons.1 He is a graduate of Dublin City University.24 When not working, writing, or advising, he prioritizes spending time with his family.1
Professional Contributions
O'Connell is committed to sharing his knowledge and experiences in the tech industry. He maintains a blog where he discusses topics related to APIs, SaaS, ecosystems, and platform partnerships.1 He has also participated in various speaking engagements, including:
- SaaStr: Establishing a Technology Partner program
- Roundtable: Prioritizing SaaS Product Integrations
- Insights from a Decade of Product Partnerships1
