Derek Tu is a seasoned professional in product management, currently serving as Director of Product Management at Stacklok since September 2025 and as a Scout at Madrona since 2025. Prior experience includes roles as Product Manager at Perplexity, where Derek managed projects related to MCP, RAG, and Data Connectors, and as CEO of Carbon, an API-focused company acquired by Perplexity after raising $1.3 million. Derek also held the position of Head of Technology at Italic from 2018 to 2022, contributing to successful funding efforts, and was involved in various roles at companies including Wayfair, Vidvision, Rough Draft Ventures, Flywire, and 6sense. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Business Analytics & IT Management from Babson College and cross-registration in Engineering at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering.
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