Richart Ruddie is the Founder and CEO of Captain Compliance, a leading all-in-one data privacy platform designed to help businesses navigate the intricate waters of global regulations. With a career spanning over a decade in digital marketing and online reputation management, Richart pivoted his focus to privacy after recognizing the massive shift in how personal data is governed globally.

Under his leadership, Captain Compliance has emerged as a trailblazer in the industry, recently winning the prestigious Venture Atlanta competition and achieving over 1,000% growth in 2024. An IAPP-certified expert and a frequent speaker at events like SXSW and YPO Live, Richart is dedicated to simplifying compliance for mid-market and enterprise businesses. He holds a degree in Economics from Florida Atlantic University and has completed specialized studies in Technology Entrepreneurship at Stanford University.