Richard Chimelis is a successful serial entrepreneur for life, with over 45 years experience in the communication arts, adding multimedia and Internet technologies to his expertise in the last 28 years. Throughout his career, Richard has consulted and provided expert services to startups, corporations, government agencies, and institutions in the areas of branding, marketing, design, multimedia, and the Internet. He has produced numerous successful projects and solutions for many national and global clients, including such brands as Canon, Discovery Channel, American Express, MTV, Warner Music, and Apple, to name just a few.

Richard has been engaged as a guest speaker at numerous events in the areas of web design, branding, digital marketing, and the production and strategic applications of digital media. He has also led workshops, taught classes, and trained clients in interactive design, digital photography, video, mobile applications,  best practices, digital marketing, content management systems, and dozens of software applications.

Richard is also an active member of The Venture Mentoring Team (TheVMT.org), a nonprofit organization of over 200 experienced and certified mentors committed to helping startups reach their full potential.