Richard Hecker is a tech-enabled government services and fintech executive known for building teams at the intersection of government and innovation. He is the Managing Director of Traction + Scale, a company focused on solving supply chain challenges for clients such as the NYC government, NIH, and major retailers. Over his career, Hecker has led the acquisition of assets valued at over $1 billion, founded or financed more than a dozen companies serving over 100 million users, and has advised organizations like 📝Berkshire Hathaway on technology and innovation. He has also contributed as a publisher, advisor, and executive across various tech, fintech, and media ventures, including inSparq, Bebo.com, and Bootstrapper.com. Hecker holds a BS in Finance from Binghamton University and has been active in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors, including volunteering to build the first national blood donor registry on Facebook.
