Derek Neighbors

Derek Neighbors is a serial entrepreneur who helps people bring ideas to reality. Derek co-founded Gangplank, a collaborative workspace, in 2008 to help encourage local creatives to explore innovative ideas and create what they are passionate about. He helps companies build high performing teams to compete in the new economy. He has spent time as an executive consultant at companies like Pearson, Intel, GoDaddy, Daktronics and Edgenuity. He is a seasoned executive, leading product/technology at startups like Tanga, Openforce, and BodyBuilding.com. He is a Angel investor and troublemaker of the world. He has served on as the President of multiple non-profits and sits on the many local economic development boards and committees.