# Joseph Ricard

> Joseph Ricard, also known as Joey Ricard, is an American entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Klizo Solutions. His career includes a student technology business in Tallahassee, European Navigation Corp., TuneBash, and leadership of Development Capital Group. His later work includes CompilerX, Interview Screener, and an association with GetIRNow. He is also listed as general partner and CTO of Blue Ridge Capital Fund.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Klizo Solutions; founder of CompilerX
- **Organizations:** Klizo Solutions, CompilerX, Interview Screener, GetIRNow, Blue Ridge Capital Fund, TuneBash, Development Capital Group, European Navigation Corp., The Tech Shop
- **From:** Key West, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Florida State University, Associate’s degree, Tallahassee Community College
- **Known for:** Built a student technology business with a contract managing internet for 3,500 students., Co-founded TuneBash, documented in a 2013 investor pitch., Led Development Capital Group as president in 2014.

## Career timeline

- **During college** — Started a technology business at age 22, managed internet access for student housing, and opened The Tech Shop in Tallahassee.
- **After graduation** — Sold his business and moved to Los Angeles; briefly worked at Ciplex, then participated in an unsuccessful cloud-computing venture.
- **Before 2013** — Established European Navigation Corp. in Bremerhaven, developing technology for American cars imported into Europe.
- **2013** — Presented a TuneBash investor pitch deck on March 8.
- **2014** — Identified as president of publicly traded Development Capital Group in interviews and an FSU alumni feature.
- **2019** — Klizo Solutions was founded.
- **2023** — Klizo publicly identified CompilerX as one of its SaaS products.
- **2024** — Celebrated Klizo’s fifth year; appointed CTO of Blue Ridge Capital Fund in November.
- **2026** — Joined Peerlist on July 24; profile features Interview Screener.

## Achievements

- Built a student technology business with a contract managing internet for 3,500 students.
- Co-founded TuneBash, documented in a 2013 investor pitch.
- Led Development Capital Group as president in 2014.
- Founded Klizo Solutions, whose published office locations span India, the United States, and Vietnam.
- Built a software portfolio including CompilerX and Interview Screener.
- Appointed CTO of Blue Ridge Capital Fund on November 26, 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Joined Peerlist on July 24; his profile features Interview Screener.
- **2024-11** — Blue Ridge Capital Fund announced his appointment as chief technology officer on November 26.
- **2024-06** — CompilerX-GPT’s Chrome Web Store listing records version 1.1.10, updated June 4.

## Links

- Website: https://www.joeyricard.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeyricard/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/Joeyricard
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeyricard/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyricard

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Last updated: 2026-10-23