Derek L.

Derek L. has extensive experience in product management and leadership roles. Derek is currently serving as the VP of Product at Electrum since 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the Fractional Head of Product for AIRBOOK ONE, a pre-seed start-up aiming to disrupt the private charter jet business through a passenger-centric, SaaS booking platform. Derek was responsible for bringing a product to market that met the needs of users and SaaS customers.

Before joining AIRBOOK ONE, Derek held various positions at EVERFI from 2020 to 2022. Derek started as the SVP of Data Products & Insights, where they focused on evolving the company's product analytics, data, reporting, and insights products. Later, they became the VP of Platform Product Management, responsible for developing the platform PM team and practice.

Furthermore, Derek worked as a Product Advisor for Focus, providing pre-seed guidance on identifying target customers and go-to-market strategies. Derek also served as a Product Advisor for Student Playbook, an e-commerce startup providing college and life readiness to students and their families. In addition, they were a Product Advisor for Responsum Health, a company that builds chronic disease communities and helps patients and caregivers navigate their journeys.

Derek's earlier roles include Director of Product Management at Arcadia, where they managed a team focused on connecting consumers to clean energy across a heavily regulated US utility market. Derek also worked as the Head of Product at rareLife solutions, a healthcare technology startup focused on improving services and clinical outcomes.

Before that, Derek held the position of Director of E-Commerce Product Management at Total Wine & More, where they built the digital product management team and set the company's digital product strategy. Derek also served as the VP of Product Management at Scripps Networks Interactive, overseeing product management for various initiatives across multiple platforms.

Throughout their career, Derek has demonstrated expertise in product management, data analysis, strategy, and leadership.

Derek L. has a Bachelor's Degree in Business/Industrial Management from Carnegie Mellon University. Derek also completed the NAMIC Executive Leadership Development Program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in 2012-2013, focusing on Organizational Leadership. In 2019, Derek completed the Complete GDPR Course at Udemy, earning a GDPR Certification in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance. In 2020, they completed the Google Analytics for Power Users program at Google Analytics Academy. Additionally, Derek obtained a Certificate in Preventing Harassment & Discrimination from EVERFI in 2020. Derek also completed a program on Data Security & Privacy with EVERFI.