Because the Best Investments Are in People.

Because every great investment starts with a person, not just a number.

Lessons I’ve learned from investing my time in remarkable people

Wins, mistakes, and what they’ve taught me

Conversations that inspire me — shared so they can inspire you too

Richard Vahey, CEO OF The Invested Investor

MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO

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I’ve always believed that the best investments aren’t just financial, they’re the ones we make in people. Over the years, I’ve invested my time, energy, and resources into remarkable entrepreneurs, and those experiences have shaped not only my career but also who I am.

I’ve learned just as much from the mistakes as from the wins — and I share those lessons openly. My goal with The Invested Investor is to give others a behind-the-scenes look at the real journeys, the conversations that matter, and the people who make investing worthwhile.

Along the way, I’ve been able to:

Learn firsthand what makes entrepreneurs thrive (and struggle).

Share stories and insights that go beyond numbers and valuations.

Build meaningful connections that create lasting impact.

What I Believe About Investing in People?

  • Relationships create the real returns
    The most meaningful investments I’ve made weren’t measured in money but in trust, connection, and shared vision. Every great opportunity I’ve been part of has started with strong relationships, not spreadsheets.

  • Mistakes are teachers, not failures
    I’ve stumbled plenty of times, and those moments often taught me more than the easy wins ever could. Each mistake brings lessons about resilience, humility, and what it really takes to grow — both as an investor and as a person.

  • Conversations spark change
    The right conversation at the right time can open doors, change perspectives, or even transform a life. That’s why I spend my time listening to stories and sharing them — because the impact of a single honest exchange can go far beyond money.

Because the real returns are human.

Stories That Shaped Me

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Every person I’ve invested my time in has left a mark on me. These are just a few of the stories that remind me why the best investments are always in people.

✅ The founder who turned failure into fuel
I watched someone bounce back from a collapsed startup with more energy and focus than ever. It taught me that resilience isn’t just a trait, it’s a choice.

✅ The quiet leader who built trust first
Instead of chasing headlines, this entrepreneur built a company brick by brick on relationships. They showed me that trust compounds faster than capital.

✅ The conversation that changed my perspective
One unexpected coffee meeting shifted how I see risk and opportunity. It proved to me that sometimes a single conversation can be worth more than years of experience. That one coffee meeting reshaped how I see risk it reminded me that the best opportunities often hide in unexpected places.

Each story reinforces the simple truth I live by: the real returns are human

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