Doug Richard became known as the founder of the technology and business-information company Library House.
Library House was created to provide information about high-growth companies and the people and organisations involved in funding them. That focus matched Richard's interest in entrepreneurship, innovation and emerging businesses.
Richard was part of the first British Dragon's Den investor group in 2005. His expertise gave the original panel a perspective rooted in technology and start-up analysis, alongside the retail and consumer-business experience of other investors.
The company name can be misleading because Library House was not a traditional library or a public institution. It was a commercial information business serving people interested in entrepreneurial companies and investment.