Derick is a Venture Partner at Transform Capital and brings operational experience in Sports, healthcare, and SaaS technologies.

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At Transform Capital, Derick works closely with portfolio companies, founders, investors, while building a pipeline of new investment opportunities. Derick is passionate about entrepreneurship and sees it as a skill and attribute key to the next generation’s future. This passion has led him to serve as the Founding Executive Director of the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs at Virginia Tech. The center supports entrepreneurship and innovation programs across the university that support new entrepreneurial ventures.

Before joining Virginia Tech, Derick established an impressive background in business development, operations, marketing, and new venture management. Derick is a habitual entrepreneur, having founded and then exited several successful businesses including Legacy Home Healthcare and Prescott Indoor Soccer. Following a stint at Utah’s vSpring Capital, he joined start-up Mangia Technologies as Director of Business Development, where he created and managed technology partnerships with NBA, NHL, MLS, NFL, and NCAA sports franchises across the United States.

Derick was born and raised in Prescott, a small town in northern Arizona. Derick earned his bachelor’s degree, studying political science and business management. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech. He lives in Virginia with his beautiful wife and four fun and active kids.

SportsTech, FinTech, Enterprise software, Healthcare platforms 

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Apex Center at VT, Mayo Clinic, LDS Humanitarian Aid