Derek Kalles

Derek Kalles has held a variety of positions in the business and technology industry since 2003. Derek began their career as a Consultant at Accenture, where they worked on projects such as data quality, business strategy, and marketing operations. In 2007, Derek became the Managing Partner of Kalles Property Management, a family business focused on residential property and community/homeowner association management. In 2010, they founded Kalles Group, a consulting firm providing cybersecurity, project leadership, and digital enablement services. In 2012, Derek co-founded SumBridge, an accounting and finance professional services firm. In 2014, they became an Advisor for Gamacy, Inc., a web-based products and services provider for the interactive entertainment industry. In 2015, they co-founded PlanQube, a strategic management solution. In 2018, Derek co-founded FieldNotes Ai, a real estate CRM and digital sales assistant. Most recently, in 2019, they became a Member of ProVisors, a nationwide organization of trusted advisors. Derek has also been a Member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization's Seattle Chapter since 2013.

Derek Kalles obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Information Systems from the University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business. Derek also obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Washington. Lastly, they attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) for Economics.