Richard Crane is the Founder, CTO, and Chief AI Officer of Mill5, a global technology consulting firm that has grown from two people in a room to 350+ employees across seven countries.

An electrical and computer engineer by training, Richard began his career in startups before spending a decade at Microsoft, where he worked with some of the world’s largest organizations—including NASDAQ, Associated Press, and major healthcare systems—helping them solve high-risk technical challenges and scale complex digital solutions.

After years of helping other companies succeed, Richard made the decision to build his own. In 2015, alongside his long-time collaborator and business partner, he co-founded Mill5, focusing on delivering advanced software, AI-driven solutions, and digital transformation for enterprise clients.

Richard is deeply passionate about continuous learning, innovation, and pushing boundaries, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. He was an early advocate for AI adoption within his organization, requiring his teams to integrate AI into their workflows years before it became mainstream.

Beyond business, Richard is committed to personal growth, health, and discipline, having undergone a major health transformation that reshaped how he approaches both life and leadership.

His philosophy is simple but uncompromising: comfort is the enemy, growth requires challenge, and success comes from continuously investing in yourself.