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Richard Swart, PhD

Richard Swart, PhD

Family Office, Impact Investor, Crowdfunding Expert

Joined January 2025
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Summary

Richard Swart is a recognized global authority on crowdfunding and alternative finance, having conducted extensive research at UC Berkeley's Fung Institute and co-authored significant reports for the World Bank and the University of Cambridge. He played a crucial role in shaping crowdfunding policies and practices, particularly following the JOBS Act in the United States, and co-founded key industry organizations like the Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) and Crowdfunding Intermediary Regulatory Advocates (CFIRA). berkeley+5
Dr. Swart is an active strategic advisor and board member for numerous organizations across the financial technology (FinTech) and impact investing sectors. His roles include Senior Fellow at Economics of Mutuality, Strategic Advisor for CrowdSmart.ai and 1Flourish Capital, Advisory Board Member at Benefunder, and a member of the Global Alternative Finance Leadership Board at Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance. He also contributes to the Blockchain for Impact Coalition at the United Nations and is a founding member of the Silicon Valley Blockchain Society (SVBS). theorg+3
His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from Utah State University and a Post Graduate Fellowship in Cybernetics and Epistemology from Stanford University. This rigorous background underpins his influential work and thought leadership in the evolving landscape of finance, technology, and social impact. yale+2

Work

Education

Writing

World Bank Research Project on Crowdfunding and Funding Models for Innovative Technology

Lead author on a research project for the World Bank, exploring crowdfunding and alternative funding models for innovative technology, particularly for developing countries.

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The Rise of Future Finance: The UK Alternative Finance Benchmarking Report

Co-authored this report in partnership with the University of Cambridge, providing a country-level study of alternative finance in the UK.

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How Does Crowdfunding Impact Job Creation, Revenue and Professional Investor Interest?

Co-authored with Crowdfund Capital Advisors, this report empirically demonstrated crowdfunding’s effects on job creation and future investments.

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Crowdfunding and the JOBS Act

Assisted administration officials in coordinating several educational events throughout the United States following the passage of the JOBS Act, and was instrumental in developing crowdfunding initiatives and co-organizing the first national conference on crowdfunding.

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