Derek is an entrepreneur and investor in technology and social impact enterprises.

 

He has over 20 years experience in the technology industry across Australia, the UK & US including roles with PwC and Barclays Bank.

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He was the co-founder of the sustainability software company Greensense and since his successful exit has been a Startup Advocate, Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Investor, Board member and Advisor.

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His current roles include:

• Entrepreneur in Residence at the RAC

• Fund Manager of BetterLabs $23m Venture Fund

• Entrepreneur in Residence of Spacecubed's Plus Eight Accelerator

• Director Purpose Ventures - Social Impact investments

• Director Go Capital - Private Equity Tech investments (inc.Health Engine and iCetana)

• Chairman of Curve Tomorrow - digital health

• Chairman of Alyka - digital marketing

• Chairman of Meridian Global Foundation

• Curtin University Faculty of Business & Law Advisory Council

• Board roles with McCrindle, Complete Home Filtration, Space to Co