About Me

Hey — I’m Derek. I am a strategic thought leader and lawyer with a futurist mindset who advises Fortune 100 brands as they build and sustain incredible software products

What I‘m Working On

I’m currently advising the content-creating teams at Salesforce on how to lead with trust and transparency when leveraging generative AI tools. It's a sweet balance of enablement and risk mitigation. I also oversee all licensing-related work for inbound and outbound trademark and content licenses for the company and its acquired brands.

What I Want To Do

I’m perpetually on the search for the next thing that will impact the way we work, live, and interact with one another. If it’s related to sneakers, gaming, music or fashion — count me in.

What I Care About

I’m a husband, father, gamer, and sneaker enthusiast. I play PS5 with my son and talk sneakers with my daughters. Fitness keeps my mind right and gives me energy, and being a cheerleader for my friends fills my soul. Let’s connect and build something great together.