Derek E. Canton

Derek E. Canton is the CEO and Founder of paerpay inc, focusing on the future of remote payments since July 2017. In addition to this role, Derek serves as an advisor for TIKI, advocating for data ownership, and Blustream Corporation, empowering product owners. Since 2015, Derek has been a professional speaker, delivering talks on storytelling for lasting change. Notable experiences include participation in the On Deck Scale Fellow program and serving as a judge for the Forbes Under 30 Local List in Boston. Derek has also engaged in programs with Mastercard, Google, Techstars, and Future Founders, emphasizing entrepreneurial development. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Business Administration from Worcester State University, complemented by a minor in Economics and Communications.