Chris Richmond (entrepreneur)

Chris Richmond is an American entrepreneur best known as the founder and CEO of CivicActions, a digital services company focused on helping government and non-profit organizations improve their services through technology. He founded CivicActions in 2003.

Richmond is a proponent of open-source software and agile development methodologies. CivicActions' work often centers on platforms like Drupal and leverages open-source principles to foster collaboration and transparency. He is a frequent speaker and writer on topics related to civic technology, digital transformation in the public sector, and building sustainable, mission-driven companies.

Prior to founding CivicActions, Richmond worked in various technology roles, developing experience in web development and project management. He holds a degree in computer science.

Richmond's work emphasizes the importance of user-centered design and accessibility in government technology to ensure that services are inclusive and meet the needs of all citizens. His company has worked with various government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels on initiatives ranging from website redesigns to development of complex data systems.