Derek has a Master of Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship degree from the Smith School of Business, Queen’s University. Prior to joining ventureLAB, Derek has experience in the corporate and startup world, focusing on business development and partnerships. In addition, Derek co-founded a website builder startup during the pandemic, and it was a challenging but rewarding experience, especially building something from scratch. Derek joins ventureLAB as the Business Development Manager, Private Sector Partnerships.

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  Business Development Manager, Private Sector Partnerships in ventureLAB

  Powering hardtech founders to build and scale globally competitive ventures that advance Canada's knowledge-based economy.