Richard Burry
International Investor and Entrepreneur
Smartvu Ltd. founder and CEO Richard Burry is an international investor, entrepreneur, information systems pioneer and Internet innovator who has excelled across a range of high-tech industries. With 35 years of experience, he today focuses on discovering and profiting from investment opportunities in online e-commerce businesses.
Before Smartvu, Richard Burry founded Web Krew S.A., an online development company that applied advanced technology to a variety of Internet services, including SEO, online directories, web hosting, webcams, emails and website design and development.
Richard Burry also acquired a depth of experience in the sector as Director of PC Interactive Services for Shaw Communications. He led development and operations for a residential Internet service delivered to customers over high-speed cable modems. He was entrusted with the responsibility for sales, marketing, finance, technology, content development, installation, maintenance and customer support.
Previously, he served as Director of Information Systems for CUC Broadcasting Ltd., where he maintained and managed the information systems of a 500-person, $100 million broadcasting business.
Earlier in his career, he was a Computer Services Manager, LAN Analyst and PC Analyst for William Neilson Limited (Neilson/Cadbury). In that role, he was responsible for AS/400, PC LAN/WAN, data and telecommunications. He supervised 10 technical and professional staff who supported over 250 computer users and 500 phone users at the 800-person $190 million confection manufacturing business.
Richard Burry also served as an Information Systems Consultant with John Forsyth Trading, where he designed and developed a multi-user sales system for order entry, planning, manufacturing, delivery, and inventory. Among his many achievements in this position, he designed and installed a LAN connecting a System 38 minicomputer, remote and local PCs, fax machines, barcode printers and an SL1 PBX.
His first job in high-technology was at Peridigm, where he was hired as a Programmer/Analyst. He designed and developed numerous custom software packages that streamlined accounting, barcoding, scheduling and inventory for myriad businesses.
In his free time, Richard Burry is passionate about sailing, biking, swimming, poker, board games, art, traveling, music, American football and flying remote-controlled drones.
Before Smartvu, Richard Burry founded Web Krew S.A., an online development company that applied advanced technology to a variety of Internet services, including SEO, online directories, web hosting, webcams, emails and website design and development.
Richard Burry also acquired a depth of experience in the sector as Director of PC Interactive Services for Shaw Communications. He led development and operations for a residential Internet service delivered to customers over high-speed cable modems. He was entrusted with the responsibility for sales, marketing, finance, technology, content development, installation, maintenance and customer support.
Previously, he served as Director of Information Systems for CUC Broadcasting Ltd., where he maintained and managed the information systems of a 500-person, $100 million broadcasting business.
Earlier in his career, he was a Computer Services Manager, LAN Analyst and PC Analyst for William Neilson Limited (Neilson/Cadbury). In that role, he was responsible for AS/400, PC LAN/WAN, data and telecommunications. He supervised 10 technical and professional staff who supported over 250 computer users and 500 phone users at the 800-person $190 million confection manufacturing business.
Richard Burry also served as an Information Systems Consultant with John Forsyth Trading, where he designed and developed a multi-user sales system for order entry, planning, manufacturing, delivery, and inventory. Among his many achievements in this position, he designed and installed a LAN connecting a System 38 minicomputer, remote and local PCs, fax machines, barcode printers and an SL1 PBX.
His first job in high-technology was at Peridigm, where he was hired as a Programmer/Analyst. He designed and developed numerous custom software packages that streamlined accounting, barcoding, scheduling and inventory for myriad businesses.
In his free time, Richard Burry is passionate about sailing, biking, swimming, poker, board games, art, traveling, music, American football and flying remote-controlled drones.