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Richard Teachout — CTO, Inventor & Keynote Speaker

Richard Teachout — CTO at the world's largest furniture manufacturer, inventor, occasional keynote. Writing about AI in the enterprise the way it actually happens, not the way it's pitched.

Richard Teachout
CTO · Inventor · Occasional keynote
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Speaking

I'm a builder who speaks, not a speaker for hire — so the calendar stays selective, and every talk gets built for the room.

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Off the clock

The other half is the #WanderingCTO — off-roading, overlanding, and where the burnout talks come from.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book Richard for a talk or keynote?

Send the audience profile, event format, dates, and the outcomes you want; Richard reviews it and, if it fits, sends his speaker kit.

What does Richard speak about?

Agentic AI, AI at global scale, data, cloud and AI leadership, digital transformation, and building the AI-ready workforce.

What are his areas of expertise?

Enterprise architecture, AI systems at scale, agentic AI, data platforms, AI governance, and digital transformation.

How many patents does he hold?

22 granted U.S. patents plus 1 application, across digital advertising, geolocation, parcel data, and wearable resistance training.

What is “Monsters Wanted”?

A documentary about Richard quitting his job to build Asylum Haunted Scream Park in Louisville.

Can I reuse the site content?

Personal, non-commercial reading, sharing, and linking is fine; reproduction or commercial use needs written permission.

How do I get in touch?

Email [email protected].