FOUNDERS | “We don’t work in tech, we work in change” with Richard Wainwright | S4 Ep8
About this episode
Richard Wainwright discusses the importance of soft skills and the myths surrounding growth in tech startups.
In this episode of The Start & Scale Podcast , we sit down with Richard Wainwright — a seasoned advisor to fast-growing tech companies and a firm believer in the power of people over just pure technical skill. We dive into how his non-linear path in tech has shaped his advisory approach, why businesses often get product scaling wrong, and the underrated importance of soft skills when building teams. Richard also breaks down the biggest myths about growth, and what he actually does as a non-exec director. If you’re leading a startup, building a product, or trying to scale a team — this one’s packed with sharp insights you can use today.
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