Richard Dale

About

Richard Dale is COO at Optum Labs, a research and innovation center leveraging big data to find insights to improve patient care and patient outcomes. Previously Richard was Managing Director of Big Data Boston Ventures, a micro-VC fund that invests in early stage big data companies. Richard’s proven leadership abilities combined with deep technical and operational expertise also provide a platform to advise entrepreneurs in building solid technology companies. Richard is a well-regarded mentor to founders of early stage startups in the Big Data Boston and Sigma portfolios, as well as other startups including many from TechStars Boston, MassChallenge, and HealthBox Boston. Previously Richard was a Principal at Sigma Partners where he was a member of the deal team and also worked on special projects for the benefit of the entire portfolio. Richard came to the VC world after a long period as an entrepreneur and startup executive. He co-founded and had various leadership roles at Phase

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Boston, US