Rick Kieser is a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and advisor with over 30 years of leadership experience across SaaS, AI-powered analytics, and private equity-backed growth companies. He built and scaled Ascribe into a global leader in verbatim analytics, guiding its successful acquisition by Terminus Capital Partners and Voxco, where he later served as Chief Strategy Officer. Rick also spent nearly a decade in private equity with River Cities Capital, where he led and managed growth investments in SaaS and technology-driven businesses. He brings deep expertise in strategy, operations, financial performance, and leadership development—paired with a track record of helping organizations unlock value, drive growth, and prepare for successful exits. Rick earned both his undergraduate degree and MBA from UCLA, and as an endurance triathlete and Ironman finisher, he brings the same discipline and persistence from sport to business, helping leaders push past barriers and achieve transformational results. At Elevanta.ai, he combines real-world executive experience with innovative AI solutions to help leaders make smarter decisions, build stronger teams, and realize their vision.
