Richard de Andrade
Solare Ventures Inc
CEO

Richard De Andrade is a Central Coast of California based entrepreneur. With currently more than 30 years of experience in finance, high-technology and business management related functions as an entrepreneur, Richard has provided advisory and expertise on aspects of Corporate Governance/Compliance/Audit, Business Consulting and Advisory consulting to US and foreign companies ranging in revenue size from less than $2MM – Greater than $10BN in annual revenue. Richard is the founder and CEO of Solare Holding LLC, a holding company that operates various Solare businesses including Solare Inc., Solare Capital LLC., Solare Ventures Inc., and Solare Trace Inc.. Solare Ventures Inc. is a hemp agribusiness company specializing in the use of proprietary pedigreed varieties of hemp as an organically certified, nutritious leafy green food source for human consumption. Richard also serves on several business advisory committees and boards including California State University Monterey Bay – CSUMB, College of Business and the Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurial Development (IIED). Richard is also involved with several charitable organizations helping children, animals, and the elderly.

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Exploring the Culinary Frontier: Growth Potential of Hemp as a Food Ingredient