Testimonials
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Derek brings a valuable and unique set of expertise as an advisor in the venture business. Having spent his career on both sides of the table, Derek has a sharp, insightful, 360 degree understanding of the venture capital fundraising process from start to finish. Derek is very hard-working, always available, and leverages his clients’ time in an extremely focused and productive fashion.
Derek also brings deep and targeted industry knowledge at the intersection of Media and Technology where he has focused most of his career. As a result, he maintains a fresh and insightful perspective around the industry and an equally deep and relevant set of relationships at the decision-maker level that he has culminated for many years.
Brandon Beck
Co-Chairman & Co-Founder of Riot Games
Capital Raise
I worked with Derek when he advised Machinima on our venture capital financing . Derek proved himself to be a trustworthy and highly capable advisors delivering his deep network of venture capital Partner relationships to Machinima and completing a successful financing on our behalf.
Derek made the mandate of raising venture capital a smooth and very efficient process from start to finish. He takes the time to understand the unique needs of the company, and market conditions, and aligns himself with full force and commitment. Bottom line, he gets things done, and has a tenacity and unbending focus on achieving successful results on behalf of the companies he works with. These skills, along with his extensive and senior network of relationships in the technology, internet and digital media sectors, makes him a trusted partner and mentor for entrepreneurs and investors alike.
Allan DeBevoise
Founder of Third Wave Digital
