Welcome – I’m Rick Cusick
I’ve never been just one thing — this website, like my life, is a journey through the places of my many belongings (my Cynefin, as it were). My hope is that a reader of this website will get a reasonably accurate picture of the life of Rick Cusick.
I’m a lifelong learner and a generalist at heart: a technologist, father, musician, yogi, and educator with a passion for connection and creativity. Over the years, I’ve moved from geology labs to startups, from stages to school systems, and from busking on sidewalks to leading technology for mission-driven organizations.
Right now, I live in Burlington, Vermont with my wife and our family. I spend my time writing, parenting, working in product and engineering leadership, strumming a guitar and writing songs when I can, and trying to make space for meaningful connection wherever possible.
Much of my story winds through:
- A childhood filled with soil, sports, and coding on my trusty Commodore64.
- A geology degree from Brown (with an unofficial minor in a cappella)
- Life in Philly, California, New York, and now Vermont
- Musical moments, yoga teacher training, and educational tech leadership
My professional profile is on LinkedIn, if you’re interested in my career path. I have a few decks on SlideShare. My social media presence has waned over the past few years, but you can look me up on Instagram or BlueSky.
This site is my home base—a space to share reflections, updates, and projects as I continue to grow. You’ll find my blog, some backstory on my journey, and ways to get in touch.
I started this website in 2001, and really started blogging when I moved to Vermont in 2006. Over time, the purpose of it has changed. What started as an online presence to support my live music adventures has evolved into something of a time capsule of my life. Maybe the best part of getting older is gaining perspective on things.
I’m glad you’re here.