Richard Magid | Board Member since 2025

Richard Magid is the Founder and President of Soundboard Consulting Group, where for more than 26 years he has advised entrepreneurs, CEOs, executive teams, and emerging leaders on leadership, organizational strategy, culture, and long-term growth. After a successful 20-year career in the financial services industry, Richard launched the firm in 2000 with a clear purpose: to build a business aligned with his core values of impact, respect, curiosity, freedom, collaboration, and community. Since then, he has delivered more than 35,000 hours of executive coaching, facilitation, and leadership development, helping thousands of leaders strengthen their organizations while leading more purposeful and fulfilling lives.

Richard's experience extends beyond consulting into entrepreneurship, venture investing, and nonprofit governance. As Co-Founder of the Soundboard Angel Fund and General Partner of the Soundboard Venture Fund, he has invested in and advised early-stage companies, partnering with founders to build innovative, high-growth businesses. He has also served on corporate and nonprofit boards, bringing expertise in strategic planning, governance, fundraising, leadership development, organizational growth, and long-term value creation. He is known for helping organizations translate bold ideas into clear strategy while fostering collaboration, accountability, and thoughtful decision-making.

Giving back has been a defining theme throughout Richard's career. In 2025, he founded the Soundboard Impact Foundation to help close the resource gap facing young changemakers around the world through grants, scholarships, mentorship, leadership development, and access to a global network of experienced leaders. His work reflects a deep belief that investing in people—particularly young leaders with the passion and courage to serve their communities—is one of the most powerful ways to create lasting social impact and strengthen future generations.

Richard believes that leadership is ultimately measured not by personal success, but by the opportunities we create for others to grow and succeed. Whether serving in the boardroom, coaching executives, mentoring entrepreneurs, or supporting nonprofit organizations, he is passionate about helping mission-driven leaders build organizations that are financially sustainable, values-driven, and capable of creating meaningful, lasting impact.