The Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast presents Richard Powell as this episode's guest.

In this powerful episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast, host Roy Richardson and co-host Sean Murphy sit down with Richard Powell, a Jamaican-born entrepreneur, investor, and strategic advisor whose journey has included elite athletics, Harvard academia, and billion-dollar business ventures.

Richard shares his inspiring path from Spanish Town, Jamaica, to becoming a Young Global Leader recognized by the World Economic Forum. From co-founding a $100 million company during the dot-com era to scaling Zero Chaos into one of the fastest-growing minority-owned businesses in the U.S., his story is one of grit, vision, and purpose.

As Founder and Executive Chairman of APC Holdings and Co-Founder of Project Black at Ariel Alternatives, Richard is on a mission to uplift diverse communities through strategic capital deployment. He discusses his involvement with the Billion Dollar Roundtable, emphasizing that DEI is not just a social cause; it’s smart business.

Key Takeaways

• Resilience in Capital Raising: Why persistence is the real currency.
• Leadership Philosophy: Balancing visionary thinking with disciplined execution.
• Emerging Trends: AI, energy transition, and democratizing private markets.
• DYCM Power: A multibillion-dollar solar manufacturing initiative creating 2,000+ U.S. jobs.
• Personal Growth: How parenting sharpened his intuition and presence as a leader.
• Purpose-Driven Business: Creating jobs and uplifting communities through strategic capital deployment.
• DEI as Smart Strategy: Why supplier diversity is an economic imperative for Fortune 500 companies.
• Books That Matter: Titles like Shoe Dog and Mindset that shaped Richard’s leadership journey.
• Advice for Entrepreneurs: Understand your “why” and pursue entrepreneurship with passion, not just profit.

Don't miss the opportunity to be inspired by Richard's story. Tune in now to hear about his incredible journey.

Connect with Richard Powell

• Website: https://www.apch.com
• LinkedIn: Richard M. Powell
• Instagram: @richardpowell.investor
• Facebook: richmpowell
• YouTube: @richmpowell

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