Derek Distenfield

Derek Distenfield is an award-winning founder, executive, and investor who is known for bringing revolutionary new ideas to organizations that deliver explosive growth. As the Co-founder of GSD Venture Studios, Mr. Distenfield led the development and execution from the idea phase to a portfolio of over 100 companies. Additionally, he lectures on startup growth at leading universities and writes for Forbes.com. Analytic Insight Magazine honored Derek as a 40 under 40 Innovator for his work in redefining the future of tech through cutting-edge innovation. Yahoo.com called Derek one of the 2020s most influential people and most recently Derek was called one of 2022's 10 Most Inspiring Business Leaders.