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    Derek Distenfield

    Derek Distenfield

    Investor

    COO Miami University of North C...
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    Experience
    GSD Venture Studios
    GSD Venture Studios
    Founder, Co-founder 2019 - Present (over 7 years)
    For too long self-motivated entrepreneurs have navigated the minefield of challenges to launching a global company with very little support. The last thing you should bet... more on in this situation is an unproven team that you don’t trust. GSD Venture Studios travels to every corner of the globe inviting resilient teams to establish partnerships that ensure organizations grow the right way, without games or gimmicks.
    Cult Following
    Cult Following
    Founder 2018 - 2019 (8 months)
    Capitalized on being an influencer in multiple industries by developing a unique story-telling marketing and product development shop. Providing first-class story-telling... more marketing, brand building and community development as well as designing our own SAAS B2B and B2C products achieving $250K in ARR

    Averaged 30% month over month growth by quickly gaining clients in Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, AI, Legal-Tech, Cannabis, Payments, Consumer apps, Social Media and MarTech.

    360 Payments - Credit Card Processing
    360 Payments - Credit Card Processing
    COO 2017 - 2018 (over 1 year)
    Formulated a new vision and strategic direction for marginally performing payment organization, operating at zero growth. Achieved 240% net income growth in 2017, increasing... more revenue by $5.9M. Currently on pace to exceed net income growth by 160% in 2018, increasing monthly revenue by 12%.
    Bunker Labs
    Bunker Labs
    DIRECTOR OF GROWTH & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 2015 - 2017 (about 2 years)
    Designed a scalable model that catapulted the ecosystem into a national brand that expanded to 16 cities. Portfolio companies raised $27M in capital and achieved $17M in... more revenue. Growth * Created the narrative demonstrating the value of military veterans working in startups in stimulating the economy.
    Founder
    Cult Following, GSD Venture Studios
    Employee
    Bunker Labs, 360 Payments - Credit Card Processing
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    Projects
    The Off-Coast Podcast
    Podcast about startups in areas not on the coasts.
    The Off-Coast Podcast is for entrepreneurs, investors and startup groupies who are interesting in listening to stories about the good, bad and ugly of… · More starting and growing early-stage companies. The Off-Coast uses an educational interview-style format and primarily interviews individuals who are doing great things OUTSIDE of the California, New York and Boston entrepreneurial ecosystems. Get notified about new Off-Coast podcasts!
    Gabriella Krista Morgan
    Andrew Altorfer
    Todd Connor
    Chris White
    Mark Frank
    With Mark Frank, Chris White, Todd Connor, Andrew Altorfer, Gabriella Krista Morgan
     
    Education
     
    About
    Achievements

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    Skills
    Infrastructure Messaging National Security P&L Process Improvement Retail Security Social Media SQL
    Locations
    San Francisco Bay Area Austin New York City Seattle Raleigh
     
    Q&A
    What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?

    How to Win Friends and Influence People.

    What's your favorite non-business book?

    Anything by John Steinbeck.

    If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?

    Same as I am doing now. Helping bring products and services that bring people joy and hapiness.

    What words of advice would you give your younger self?

    Try everything.

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