Ty Richardson

Dr. Ty Richardson, a Trinidadian-American, left a corporate career with a Fortune 100 Multinational Corporation after 14+ years to launch a start-up in Silicon Valley. During that time, he discovered his passion for the advancement of youth and young professionals in the workplace. During his tenure with American, Dr. Ty launched American Airlines first Employee Resource Group dedicated to Young Professionals, which today contributes to the development of products and services, as well as HR policies for the company. In Ireland, Dr. Ty lead the launch of European Young Professionals Dublin, and later, incorporated Dublin, London and Barcelona to form, EYP Global.

Dr. Ty then headed to San Francisco, and after an unsuccessful attempt at turning YoPro into a social network, Dr. Ty pivoted the organization to a social enterprise which later gained a global appeal and supports the advancement of youth and young professionals, as they prepare for, and enter the workforce. Dr. Ty also heads an international financial consultancy, One Global Index Consulting Inc., providing finance opportunities for organizations worldwide. Dr. Ty is the CEO of One Global Business Financing, an organization that brokers commercial capital for companies and projects in the United States. Finally, Dr. Ty is a celebrated Strengths-Based Performance Coach and has a joint venture with Angie Coleman under the brand Clarity Coaching & Consulting.

Dr. Ty currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is an avid networker, adventurer, and home cook. He is on the Board of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce and Chairs the Rising Leaders' Council, and Vice-Chairs the Membership Council; as well as sits on the Board of Governors the Tower Club Fort Lauderdale, while overseeing the Professional Programs Committee, and the Board of Animae Caribe Festival.