40 Under Forty 2019 winner:
RICHARD ASTLE | 34
CEO, NEQTER LABS LLC
What is the best advice you have ever received? As a college sophomore, my speech and debate professor told me that in life you have the choice to either take the risk or lose the opportunity.
What advice would you give your 22-year-old self? At NeQter Labs, I am surrounded by professionals in their early 20s. I am surprised by their maturity, work ethic and intelligence. I would tell me to be more like them.
What moment changed your life more than any other? The birth of my son and daughter. There is no better way to learn that there is more to life than money and no better motivator to strive for success than having children.
What is your favorite Rhode Island food or drink? Littlenecks. Steamed, on a half shell, in pasta.
Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics or Bruins? Patriots.
Broadcast or streaming? Streaming.
Fox or MSNBC? Fox.
Avengers or Justice League? Justice League.
THE PROP: “My kids [James, 4, and Maci, 2] have taught me to live in the moment and take life as it comes,” says Richard Astle.
