Richard White

Richard White is an accomplished entrepreneur known for founding UserVoice, a platform that helps technology companies manage customer feedback and make strategic product decisions. He served as the CEO of UserVoice from its inception in October 2007 until August 2020, during which time the company gained significant traction and became a vital tool for organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. UserVoice is particularly noted for introducing the concept of feedback tabs, which are now widely used across many websites.135

Before establishing UserVoice, White worked on several projects, including as a UI designer for Kiko, a calendar application that was part of the first batch of Y Combinator in 2005. His experiences at Kiko highlighted the challenges of managing customer feedback, which inspired him to create UserVoice.23

Currently, Richard White is the Founder and CEO of Fathom, a company that offers an AI meeting assistant designed to enhance productivity during virtual meetings by recording and transcribing conversations. Fathom is part of the Y Combinator W21 cohort and has been recognized for its innovative approach to improving communication in digital environments.145

In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, White holds a BA in Computer Science from North Carolina State University and has been involved in various tech startups throughout his career.3