C had Richison is an American technology entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Paycom, a leading provider of online payroll and human resource technology. He started his career in the payroll industry before striking out on his own in 1998 to found Paycom. He bootstrapped the company in its early years, building a comprehensive, cloud-based software platform that integrated multiple HR functions, from payroll to talent management, into a single database.

This single-application approach was a key innovation that differentiated Paycom from its competitors, who often cobbled together different systems. As CEO, Richison has led the company with a relentless focus on product development and an aggressive sales strategy. He took Paycom public on the New York Stock Exchange in 2014, and its subsequent massive growth has made him one of the highest-paid CEOs in the United States and a multi-billionaire. He is also a signatory of the Giving Pledge, committing to give away the majority of his wealth.