Tech Boss David Richards launches new AI Venture Fund

In his first interview since leaving his tech business WANdisco in “devastating” circumstances, David Richards says the company’s fraud scandal personally cost him £20m. But he’s now back with an ambitious new AI-driven venture. Chris Burn met him in Sheffield.

David Richards pauses for a long time when asked by The Yorkshire Post how the last year has been for him. In the circumstances, it is little surprise.

Given all that has unfolded, the 10-second gap – punctuated by a smile and some ironic laughter – between Richards being asked the question and the start of his response is relatively short in many regards.

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