Richard Anderson III is a cross‑disciplinary innovator who bridges science, finance and the arts to accelerate meaningful ventures. As a CFO at Forecastr, he partners directly with founders to discover the five‑year financial potential of their startups by building investor‑grade models and advising on capital strategy.
He founded Soundspace to modernize how musicians access rehearsal and recording space; his SaaS‑driven network of 24‑hour studios and membership‑based creative spaces makes music resources more accessible in the streaming era. Richard is also managing partner at Argona Ventures, a wealth‑management firm investing in early‑stage companies from pre‑seed through Series B, and a limited partner at Argona Partners, a consulting and decentralized business‑acceleration company that mentors innovators and guides the commercialization of impactful research.
Beyond finance and entrepreneurship, Richard has deep roots in science. At Omni BioEnergy he supported the nascent green‑energy venture by organizing intellectual‑property data and assisting with business development, IT infrastructure and operations. He previously conducted neuroscience research on inflammatory pathways and contributed to lunar‑energy design projects as a space‑energy scholar.
Richard’s leadership style is rooted in human‑centered design. As a University Innovation Fellow at Stanford’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school), he trained in lean business, the Business Model Canvas, Six Sigma, agile methods and design thinking. The fellowship empowered him to create innovation spaces and mentor peers, instilling an entrepreneurial mindset and creative confidence. He has applied these principles to roles such as executive treasurer of the Global Chamber Indianapolis, where he grew membership and refined financial strategies for international business expansion.
Richard’s mission is to serve as a “Rosetta Stone” between science and business—translating complex research into commercially viable products, fostering creative communities, and helping teams solve global challenges.