Richard Lawson, Angel Investor

Passionate about investing in people and companies at the intersection of national security, global business, and emerging technologies. I mentor founding teams, advise company/corporate leadership, and invest in companies across the defense, health, aviation, and space segments. Focus areas include data, digital, autonomy, AI integration, and dual-use technologies. As a board president, chair, and director, I embrace giving back to our communities through fundraising and education. Veteran servant leader with an exceptional track record of building, developing, and empowering diverse teams of high-level contributors for more than 20 years. Collaborative executive team member, architect, and catalyst who embraces technology and transformation.