Richard Hearn Business
What I'm building & backing
Operating notes from Bambu, lessons from selling Crown, and the side projects (Bonfiyah, others) I can't help but ship.
Currently shipping
The side project that turned into a real product.
Bonfiyah
Bonfiyah — AI conversation memory for iPhone, iPad & Mac
I built Bonfiyah to remember the conversations that matter: it records in-person meetings, learns each person's voice, and keeps track of who said what — the promises, the contradictions, the names. Built solo, with AI as my engineering team.
bonfiyah.com · Download on the App Store — every account starts with a 14-day free trial of Pro + Pro AI, no card.
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July 10, 2026
Bonfiyah 3.8: Every Account Now Starts With 14 Days of Pro + Pro AI, Free
The biggest objection was never the product — it was asking people to pay before they'd felt what it does. As of 3.8, that's gone: every new account starts with two weeks of everything, no card.
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June 8, 2026 · LinkedIn
I Just Wanted to Learn AI.
All I ever wanted to do was learn AI — not build a startup, not disrupt a market. I kept pulling the thread, and it became Bonfiyah: five patents pending, one launch date, one person.
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October 3, 2024 · LinkedIn
Venture Capital is Broken...
“Hopes and dreams” are not a strategy; that’s at least what I repeated to myself on a weekly basis as I was building my first business. It turned into my signature phrase for every entrepreneur I’ve c…
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February 3, 2023 · LinkedIn
A Web3 Stroll Down Madison Ave
Blockchain / Smart Contracts / Apple/Google Wallets
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May 10, 2022 · LinkedIn
- Dear EVERY Bank CIO:
Why do you force me to guess my ATM withdrawal limit for your risk tolerance BEFORE you require me to tell you how much Cash I want to withdrawal? And, frequently it is different for your own Brand ma…
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January 26, 2022 · LinkedIn
The Metaverse Age is here. Now.
Since selling my 4th Technology company last April, I've had a lot of time to support my new startups and spend time focusing on the AI, Blockchain, Crypto, NFT, Meta world (in that order). I also ha…
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July 21, 2016
The best startup I found. IBM?!
I woke up this morning to this text from a friend and business leader in the Commerce space: “IBM?” My response was simple: “It’s the best startup I found!”
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November 15, 2014
My last "Crown" post?!?!
Over the course of the last 6 months I sold Crown to Razorfish and have focused 100% on ensuring it's success into the future with the new mothership. As a result I've neglected this blog and have ha…
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March 28, 2014
We absolutely ROCKED IT in SLC
Capping off a stellar week in Salt Lake City for Adobe Summit 2014, Crown absolutely ROCKED IT at the After Dark Depot. We sponsor this karaoke event every year and this year topped the past. We end…
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February 9, 2014
Are You Sales Coach or a Sales Manager?
In managing the growth of Crown from 3 men and a truck to now a 250 person global consulting firm, I've seen my share of top notch sales executives be promoted to sales manager and fail (both internal…
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June 7, 2013
Crazy Acquisition Week/Month!
I had no Idea our recent acquisition of Intersect would start a partner shopping spree! What a week.....Salesforce buys ExactTarget and then SAP snaps up hybris...... These deals are positive develo…
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May 20, 2013
The time is NOW!
If you haven't heard, Acquity Group was acquired by accenture over the weekend. http://www.acquitygroup.com/News-And-Ideas/News/Accenture-to-Strengthen-Digital-Marketing-and-eCom. The time is now to…
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April 26, 2013
Thoughts from the Gridiron!
Relevance, It's one of our core values and I saw it in action this week Texas Style!
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April 18, 2013
They may take our lives...
But they will never take our freedom!
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April 9, 2013
Ding Dong (the witch is dead...)
Were Gonna Need More Bells!!!!
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March 4, 2013
We are Winning -- another note from your CEO and CoFounder
I've spent the entire weekend thinking about where we are as a company and were we are going -- so I decided to spend some time tonight writing them down and sharing it with you.Our Vision: eBusiness …
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February 3, 2013
Crown Camp 2013 Highlight Reel
Crown Camp 2013 was fun, inspiring and a time to celebrate. Watch this 4 minute highlight reel and feel the excitement!
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January 28, 2013
Crown Camp 2013
Crown Camp 2013 just flat out rocked. We lived, loved, learned and laughed (the 4 basic premises of life). It was definitely one of the best all company events yet! Here is a picture of the group.
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January 28, 2013
Crown Values
DRIVE(n): Crown is a driven company. Driven to make a difference in the world, a difference for our customers and a difference in the lives of the colleagues who make up Crown. DRIVE is not only an…
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November 9, 2012
A Commitment to Excellence -- Week End Note
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October 9, 2012
People and Trust
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September 28, 2012
Hey St Jude!
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August 18, 2012
Mission: Cure Cancer for Children
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July 20, 2012
Key Decisions that Transform(ed) Crown
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May 25, 2012
A Consultant's Perspective on Delivering a Baby
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February 28, 2012
Crown Web Experience Highlight Reel
Here is a highlight reel for some of Crown's Web Experience solutions. Enjoy!Crown Highlight Reel
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February 23, 2012
Are you an expert?
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February 10, 2012
Letter from Daybreak to Crown
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February 4, 2012
Culture at Facebook and Crown
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January 31, 2012
Maximizing Digital Marketing Strategy through Emerging Technologies
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January 29, 2012
Crown Named to Dayton Top Places to Work!
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January 28, 2012
AcuSport Success
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January 28, 2012
APBA Milestone Achieved
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January 10, 2012
Doug OKeefe Promoted to Partner!
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January 7, 2012
Happy New Year
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January 7, 2012
Relationship builders come in last...
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December 21, 2011
From all of us at Crown
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December 12, 2011
Flagstar.com is live!
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December 6, 2011
ExactTarget, Magento and Crown
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December 6, 2011
Saturn.com
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December 1, 2011
Social, mobile, analytics, search, commerce, email, CRM and web solutions of the future.
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November 21, 2011
Another Crown Go Live!
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November 21, 2011
Hummer.com is Live!
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November 15, 2011
Closing the Communication Gap Between Each Customer Visit
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November 11, 2011
Richard's Video of KC135 StratoTanker Refueling a C-5
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October 27, 2011
Crown Hires John Hadley as CFO
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October 21, 2011
For Sale???
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October 7, 2011
Business as Football
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September 30, 2011
Q3 2011 Close: Vision | Rationale | Pride
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September 30, 2011
Utilizing Your CMS to Create Unlimited Shelf Space
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September 28, 2011
Digital Company Brings Silicon Valley to Dayton
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September 20, 2011
Three Ways to Prevent Your Customer From Escaping When a Product is Not Available
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September 6, 2011
DRIVE - The surprising truth about what motivates us.
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August 19, 2011
Kick Some Butt...
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August 19, 2011
xceler8 Phase 2
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June 2, 2011
World Bank China is now Live!
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May 16, 2011
DRIVEN
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May 16, 2011
www.GM.com is alive!
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April 29, 2011
Things we need to have at the new HQ
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April 18, 2011
April 2011 Company Update
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March 23, 2011
Crown Implements SAP!
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January 17, 2011
Orbiting the Giant Hairball
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December 17, 2010
RED Team Follow Up - Communication - 12/17/2011
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December 11, 2010
December 2010 Company Communication
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November 30, 2010
Ecommerce and Online Revenue Generation Gaining Momentum... Crown in the right place...
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November 7, 2010
Great Past Two Weeks... 11/7/2010
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November 7, 2010
Oh, Yea... 11/7/2010
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October 22, 2010
Crown Partners looks to exit Dayton 10/22/2010
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October 22, 2010
Dayton HQ: 10/15/2010
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October 19, 2010
3100 Days
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October 17, 2010
Survey Says...: 10/15/2010
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October 15, 2010
2007 Business Plan: 1/13/2007
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October 15, 2010
10% for Each 1000 hrs Client "Tenure Bonus": 8/1/2008
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October 15, 2010
2009 End of Year Communcation: 12/16/2009
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October 15, 2010
Andy Zupfer Departs Crown: 3/4/2010
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October 15, 2010
April Crown Town Hall: eCommerce: 4/14/2010
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October 15, 2010
Bruce Thomson in our Thoughts and Prayers: 3/17/2008
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October 15, 2010
Company Organizational Announcements and 2010 Plans: 1/6/2010
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October 15, 2010
Congratulations Brad & Happy Holidays: 12/24/2008
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October 15, 2010
Congratulations Guy!: 8/14/2008
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October 15, 2010
Congratulations: you made the Inc. 5000 list: 6/30/2009
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October 15, 2010
Crown Acquires Platform Dynamics: 8/9/2007
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October 15, 2010
Crown Acquires Essential Analytics: 10/15/2007
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October 15, 2010
Crown Goes Live with the Hub: 10/29/2007
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October 15, 2010
Crown Made Inc500/5000 a 5th Year in a Row in 2010: 8/30/2010
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October 15, 2010
Crown Makes Incc5000 in 2007: 8/24/2007
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October 15, 2010
Crown in the News: 3/7/2008
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October 15, 2010
Crown Partners Makes Inc500/5000 List a 4th Year in a Row!: 8/13/2009
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October 15, 2010
Crown Town Hall Topcis: 9/1/2010
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October 15, 2010
Dave Bennett Departs Crown: 2/28/2007
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October 15, 2010
Crown Partners Makes Inc500/5000 List a 3rd Year in a Row!: 8/20/2008
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October 15, 2010
Delivering Happiness: Zappos -- a path to profits, passion and purpose 10/15/2010
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October 15, 2010
Downsizing Company Announcement: 4/20/2009
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October 15, 2010
Elaine Pelletier Departs Crown: 5/8/2007
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October 15, 2010
Elaine Price: 9/8/2009
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October 15, 2010
Final Downsizing Cuts: 9/14/2009
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October 15, 2010
Holiday Party: 11/21/2007
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October 15, 2010
Interactive Marketing & eCommerce Change: 2/2/2010
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October 15, 2010
Its Official: Crown is an Oracle Certified Advantage Partner: 10/2/2009
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October 15, 2010
Keith McFarland to Consult with Crown: 3/26/2010
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October 15, 2010
Kyle Priest Joins Crown: 10/7/2010
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October 15, 2010
Laptop Stolen: 3/27/2009
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October 15, 2010
LinkedIn Tip: 10/7/2010
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October 15, 2010
Malcolm Bliss Promoted: 1/7/2007
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October 15, 2010
Mark Kennedy Assumes Responsibility for Professional Services: 7/1/2008
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October 15, 2010
McFarland RED Session Update: 5/24/2010
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October 15, 2010
McFarland RED Strategy Session Follow Up: 6/3/2010
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October 15, 2010
Mercury Marine 1 - 3 Year Roadmap: 8/24/2010
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October 15, 2010
Message to Garcia: 7/14/2008
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October 15, 2010
New Crown CEO Blog: 10/15/2010
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October 15, 2010
New Crown Partners LinkedIn Group: 3/21/2009
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October 15, 2010
Our Business is Changing Again: 4/14/2008
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October 15, 2010
Recent Events and Town Hall Meeting: 5/9/2008
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October 15, 2010
Revenue Rally: 6/11/2010
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October 15, 2010
Revenue Rally Results: 7/1/2010
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October 15, 2010
Strategic Services Initialized: 7/11/2007
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October 15, 2010
Verizon Win Report: 6/7/2010
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October 15, 2010
Vision | Mission | Strategy | Value Proposition
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October 15, 2010
Welcome John Schomburg: 2/12/2007
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October 15, 2010
Yammer: 3/27/2009
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October 15, 2010
Zappos and the New Crown Library: 10/4/2010