Darren Berkovitz

Darren Berkovitz is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in various roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as Managing Partner at Dear Mama Coffee since January 2020, Berkovitz focuses on revitalizing community hospitality. As Innovator in Residence at USC Viterbi Startup Garage since November 2019, Berkovitz contributes to Los Angeles' leading tech accelerator. Previously, as VP of Sales at Hive from August 2018 to March 2019, Berkovitz facilitated the adoption of AI technologies. From February 2005 to July 2018, Berkovitz co-founded and served as Vice President at TeleSign, which was acquired by BICS in 2017. Earlier experience includes being an Internal Entrepreneur at Metro Enterprises from February 2005 to December 2009, specializing in internet and telephony solutions. Academic credentials include a degree in International Business from USC Marshall School of Business and participation in an exchange program at Università Bocconi.