Richard Averitt

Richard Averitt is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in various sectors. Currently, Richard serves as Co-Founder and CEO of Starchive, a company transforming media asset management for creative businesses, with notable clients including music icons and major cultural institutions. As an investor in multiple companies, including Organic Robotics Corporation, Gumroad, and Aptera Motors, Richard also co-founded and chairs The Well Project, a non-profit organization focused on addressing the HIV/AIDS pandemic among women. Additional ventures include founding Commonwealth Restaurant and SkyBar and Draft Taproom Charlottesville. Richard's educational background includes an Executive Leadership Certificate from Virginia Tech, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the San Francisco Art Institute, and studies in Fine/Studio Arts and the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology at various institutions.