Derek has held senior leadership positions including Head of Ecosystem at Mantle Network, Head of Research at The Spartan Group’s $100 million Web3 venture-building arm, as well as Head of Research at Bybit, where he specialized in market insights and analysis for one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world. With this diverse background, Derek offers a unique blend of market intelligence, ecosystem-building expertise, and strategic foresight. He has a proven track record of helping cutting-edge blockchain projects scale and succeed, guiding both technical and commercial strategies to market maturity.
