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Richard Wendell

Founder & Chief Executive Officer at tellic

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Overview

Richard Wendell is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of tellic[1], a data science technology company serving pharmaceutical organizations[2]. Wendell builds data and AI products for complex operating environments[2] and has spent more than 20 years building and leading teams in data science, analytics, life sciences, manufacturing, and enterprise software[2]. Prior to founding tellic in 2015[3], Wendell held the position of Vice President and Global Head of Data Science and Strategic Analytics at TE Connectivity[6] and Vice President of Strategic Analytics at American Express[7]. Wendell holds an MBA in Decision Technologies and Advanced Analytics from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business[11] and a BA in Philosophy and Mathematics from Brandeis University[12].

Profile introduction
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I build data and AI products for complex operating environments. I’m the founder of tellic, a data science technology company serving pharmaceutical organizations, and Agentum Systems, where I’m exploring how smaller manufacturers can use AI and existing workplace systems to make quality work easier to run, maintain, and improve. Across more than 20 years, I’ve built and led teams in data science, analytics, life sciences, manufacturing, and enterprise software, with a focus on turning messy operational knowledge into useful systems. My work has included natural language processing, know…

Career history

  1. Founder & Chief Executive OfficerJul 2015 to presenttellic
  2. Industry Advisory Board MemberMar 2024 to Dec 2025Center for Data-Driven Drug Development and Treatment Assessment (DATA)
  3. Founding Board MemberApr 2015 to Jul 2021MIT Chief Data Officer Society
  4. Vice President & Global Head, Data Science and Strategic AnalyticsMay 2013 to Jun 2015TE Connectivity
  5. Vice President, Strategic Analytics, Enterprise GrowthApr 2008 to May 2013American Express
  6. Member, Board of DirectorsJun 2011 to Apr 2013New York Venture Capital Association
  7. Director, Strategic AnalyticsApr 2005 to Apr 2008Corporate Executive Board
  8. Vice President, Marketing AnalyticsJun 2001 to Jul 2003Red Square Systems
  9. Vice President, Strategic Analytics, Enterprise GrowthAmerican Express Co

Education

  1. MBA, Concentration in Decision Technologies and Advanced Analytics2002 - 2005Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business
  2. BA, Philosophy and Mathematics1994 - 1996Brandeis University
  3. Semester at Sea1994 - 1994

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