Richard Nelson Cho, CFA

Head of US Product at Vernacular.ai

Richard Nelson Cho, CFA has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Richard Nelson is currently the Head of US Product at Skit, where they are responsible for driving the adoption of next-generation voice AI chatbots in contact centers. Prior to this, Richard worked as a Consultant at Growing Abundance Mindsets, providing strategic guidance. Richard Nelson also served as Group Vice President at Gartner, leading the development of the crowdsourcing platform Gartner Peer Insights. During their tenure at Bridgewater Associates, Richard led a team to help clients build diversified portfolios as a Senior Investment Associate. Richard Nelson also led product development at Time Warner Cable as a Director, focusing on next-generation features. Before that, they worked as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, leading consulting engagements across various industries. Richard started their career as a Teacher at Brooklyn Technical High School, where they taught mathematics and physics. Richard Nelson began their professional journey as an Investment Banking Analyst at Lehman Brothers. Overall, Richard's work experience showcases their expertise in product development, strategic consulting, investment analysis, and team leadership.

Richard Nelson Cho, CFA, holds an AM degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics from Harvard University, which they attained from 2001 to 2003. Prior to that, from 1994 to 2000, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Mathematics at New York University. Richard Nelson'searly education includes a High School Diploma from Hunter College High School, which they completed from 1988 to 1994. Additionally, Richard has achieved certification as a Certified Scrum Product Owner from the Scrum Alliance in January 2016. Furthermore, they have earned the prestigious designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from the CFA Institute.

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  • Head of US Product

    December, 2021 - present

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