Derek Tadashi Takeuchi - TOP 1 PERCENT LION

Derek Tadashi Takeuchi is a highly revered International Art Dealer and the founder and CEO of Takeuchi Galleries, which has been helping both known and unknown artists for over 30 years. In 2014, they became the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships and Global Market Development at NG1 Technologies. In 2003, they became the owner and partner of Takeuchi/Parkhurst Galleries, where they restructured the organization legally from a sole-proprietership to a corporation and updated operations from hand written receipts into more efficient computer systems. In 2005, they became the CEO of Mar Vista Pictures, where they were responsible for negotiations for any project, small, medium, large or blockbuster in size. Derek Tadashi also became the CEO of TheStreetDreamTeam, where they were responsible for Red Carpet Promoting, Brand Development, Strategic Marketing Planning, Social Media & Traditional Marketing Specialist, PR, Special Events Planner, Special Projects, Script Writing, Actor/Model, Philanthropists, Charitable Volunteer, Artistic Director and Art. In 2013, they became the Vice President of Global Business Development at Shine On Hollywood Magazine and the Director of New Digital Media and Advertising. In 2008, they founded United for the Homeless, a mission to unify, align and complement the efforts of government, philanthropic, corporate and private sector entities that seek to engage in a cultural transformation of the homeless condition of individuals. In 2021, they became the Vice President of Global Business Development at Billboardology.com.

Derek Tadashi Takeuchi's education history includes attending the University of Southern California from 2000 to 2001, where they studied Theatre/Theatre Arts Management. Derek Tadashi then attended Lumbleu Real Estate School from 1992 to 1993 and obtained a Real Estate License in Real Estate Development. Derek Tadashi then attended California State University-Dominguez Hills from 1987 to 1991, studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Lastly, they attended Violet Parkhurst Art School, studying Gallery Management. In March 2021, Derek obtained an edX Verified Certificate for Technology Entrepreneurship: Lab to Market from edX.