John Richardson created the Preshent business model and has guided its evolution from inception. With a background in technology, power generation, and security, he offers expertise in business development, restructuring, and advisory roles. Before founding Preshent, John managed the divestiture of over 1,000 MW in power assets for a major U.S. utility and led acquisitions with a Fortune 40 corporation. He co-founded a technology solutions firm and served in executive positions across multiple tech ventures. At a global building solutions provider, he managed the spinoff of operating assets valued at $1.9B across 66 countries. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, John has steered numerous early-stage ventures through product development, funding, and M&A, and continues to advise various organizations in the tech sector.