Derek Brooks

Derek Brooks is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in venture capital and impact investing. Currently serving as Principal at 2150 and Advisor at Blue Vision Capital, focusing on climate tech in Quebec, Derek also holds the position of Venture Partner at Conscience VC, specializing in deeptech for consumers, and Managing Director at Kyber One, dedicated to angel investing for global impact. Previously, Derek was Head of Venture at Flat World Partners, emphasizing investments in sustainable sectors such as cities, climate, food, health, and education. Derek's background includes roles as Strategy Analyst at The Abraaj Group, Analyst at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and Journalist at Thomson Reuters, among others. Derek holds a Master of Arts in International Relations and International Economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Legal Studies from Bowdoin College.