Richie Hecker

Richie Hecker is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader who currently serves as the Managing Director at Traction + Scale, a growth accelerator for startups. Here are some key details about Richie Hecker's background and experience:

Professional Experience

• Managing Director at Traction + Scale: In this role, Hecker helps accelerate growth for startup companies.

• Previous Leadership Roles:

  • Chairman & CEO at ZenFinancial Inc.
  • President at ClickZen WorldWide
  • Operating executive at Bebo.com
  • Publisher and startup advisor at Bootstrapper.com
  • Chairman & CMO at inSparq

• Entrepreneurial Achievement: Hecker led the acquisition of Bebo, once the #3 social network, from AOL and turned it profitable within six months.1

Expertise

Hecker's areas of expertise include:

• Digital media and direct marketing
• Business incubation and acceleration
• Entrepreneurship
• Investment management
• Social media and e-commerce1

Education

Richie Hecker has a diverse educational background:

• BS in Finance from Binghamton University
• Studied international business at the American University of Paris
• Studied creative writing at the University of Maryland, College Park

Additional Roles

• Co-founder of the Crypto Working Group
• Thought leader and investor in the technology and advertising industries1

Richie Hecker's extensive experience in entrepreneurship, business acceleration, and leadership across various digital and technology sectors has established him as a valuable asset in the startup and business growth ecosystem.