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Robin Richards

Serial Entrepreneur, Start Up Investor & Philanthropist

Los Angeles, CA, USA


Robin Richards
John Ricci
UPLIN Health
Philip Richards
RAB Capital Limited

Robin Richards’ Biography

Robin Richards, a successful entrepreneur and visionary strategist, is the co-founder and Chairman of CareerArc Group LLC, where he shapes the company's technology-driven career transition and recruitment solutions.

He previously co-founded Internships.com, an online platform connecting students with internship opportunities, and TweetMyJobs, a digital recruitment service linking employers and job seekers via social media.

Robin has held senior leadership roles in technology and media, focusing on business development, strategic growth, and operational management.

His experience prior to the recruiting technology field includes various entrepreneurial ventures and executive positions, which reinforced his commitment to creating technology platforms that address workforce and employment needs.

Robin has served on several boards and advisory committees across education, business, and civic sectors. His board memberships include the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission, the Morehouse College Board of Trustees, and the advisory community of the University of Southern...
Robin Richards, a successful entrepreneur and visionary strategist, is the co-founder and Chairman of CareerArc Group LLC, where he shapes the company's technology-driven career transition and recruitment solutions.

He previously co-founded Internships.com, an online platform connecting students with internship opportunities, and TweetMyJobs, a digital recruitment service linking employers and job seekers via social media.

Robin has held senior leadership roles in technology and media, focusing on business development, strategic growth, and operational management.

His experience prior to the recruiting technology field includes various entrepreneurial ventures and executive positions, which reinforced his commitment to creating technology platforms that address workforce and employment needs.

Robin has served on several boards and advisory committees across education, business, and civic sectors. His board memberships include the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission, the Morehouse College Board of Trustees, and the advisory community of the University of Southern California Marshall School. His involvement highlights his dedication to regional economic initiatives, governance in higher education, and institutional strategy.

Recognized in Inc. Magazine's 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year Award and honored with Customer Interaction Solutions Magazine's Lifetime Achievement Award, Robin also received the LAVA (Los Angeles Venture Association) Award for Best M&A.

In philanthropy, he co-founded and chairs The Chase Foundation, which supports families dealing with childhood cancer. The foundation provides programs to help families manage stress, access information, and navigate treatment experiences, enhancing resources during these challenging times.

Robin earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University.
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Robin Richards’ Background

CareerArc.com
Chief Executive Officer
2010 - Present
Los Angeles, CA, USA
CareerArc offers technology-based social recruiting and outplacement solutions to help HR leaders recruit and transition employees.
 
BiasSync
Co-founder & Strategic Advisor
2017 - Present
Los Angeles, CA, USA
BiasSync is a science-based solution designed to help organizations more effectively assess and manage unconscious bias in the work environment.Its goal is to create a more fair and respectful workplace.
 
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Current Board Positions

CareerArc.com
Chairman
2010 - Present
Los Angeles, CA, USA
 
LocalRoofs.com
Executive Chairman
Jul 2022 - Present
Bellevue, WA, USA
LocalRoofs.com focuses on providing high-quality roofing services to both residential and commercial clients. The company offers a wide range of services, including roof repairs, replacements, and maintenance.
 
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Previous Board Positions

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internships.com
Chairman
2011 - 2020
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Internships.com is the world’s largest internship marketplace bringing students, employers and higher education institutions together in one centralized location.
 
Morehouse College
Board of Trustees
Atlanta, GA, USA
Established in 1867, Morehouse College is a private historically black men's college in Atlanta, Georgia.
 

Philanthropy

The Chase Foundation
Founder & Chairman
1992 - Present
Los Angeles, CA, USA
The Chase Foundation provides families with critical Child Life services through Chase Child Life programs at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital and Tarzana Providence Medical Center.
 

Media

Robin Richards: How This Human Resources Entrepreneur Sees COVID-19 Impacting Hiring, Furloughs, and Business Process after the Crisis
Interview
Apr 2020
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In this interview with CSQ, Robin discusses the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, how businesses can adjust to lockdowns, and long-term changes in the business and corporate landscape.
 
Discovering Overlooked Tech Business Opportunities with CareerArc CEO Robin Richards
Interview
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In this interview as a part of CSQ's Innovators series, Robin Richards discusses his career trajectory, the importance of mentors, and his Chase Foundation.
 

Robin Richards’ Education

Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science Degree