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Growth-focused B2B CMO with a proven track record of scaling software companies through GTM transformation, high-performing global teams, and modern demand engines that generate predictable, high-quality pipeline. Known for elevating narrative and positioning, tightening ICP focus, accelerating revenue motions, and building category-defining programs across DevOps, security, open source, AI, and enterprise SaaS markets. Derek is the pen behind the #1 bestseller, Unfair Mindshare: A CMO’s guide to community-led marketing in a product-led world, and the co-author of the insightful Feedback Loops: Voices of All Day DevOps trilogy.
Experience
Forgepoint Capital
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31San Mateo, California, United StatesBusiness Development · Cyber Security
- Chief Marketing Officer · Katalon2024 – present
- Advisor · Fianu2023 – present
- Founder and Chief Market Officer · Unfair Mindshare2022 – present
Education
- San Jose State University · B.S., International Business
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