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Former roadie. Reluctant adult. Relentless communicator.

Rich Mulholland toured with Iron Maiden, then built a career helpingleaders take the stage like they mean it. He’s spoken in over 45 countries onsix continents, founded the presentation firm Missing Link and the AI agency Too Many Robots, andwritten four books—including his latest, RelentlessRelevance.

Today, he helps companies become a threat to the future before the future threatens them—through bold communication, sharp strategy, and just enough mischief to keep things interesting.

When he’s not working, he’s probably rolling on the BJJ mat or rolling dice in a board game. Either way, he’s playing to win.

2004 TED Global speaker Speaker Coach for 2011 TED Fellows Multiple TEDx talks, including TEDx Johannesburg, TEDx Cape Town, TEDx Cape Town edu, TEDx Cape Town digital and TEDx Pretoria Richard has written three books; Legacide, Boredom Slayer, and his latest; on how to win more deals with story: Here Be Dragons. Mail & Guardian Top 300 Young South Africans to take to Lunch Top 50 Leaders to Watch in 2023 (alongside Lewis Hamilton and Adam Grant) Destiny Man - Top 40 under 40 Former President of Entrepreneur's Organization -Johannesburg
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