Derek is a Technologist and Investor, with a wealth of experience in early-stage innovation and community-driven technology. As a Board Member at Impact Stream, he supports a platform empowering local communities to propose and fund grassroots solutions - currently piloting six projects in Togo with ~ $60K deployed. And as Managing Director at Prota Ventures, and long-time advisor, Derek helps build and invest in startups tackling meaningful global challenges. His work blends tech, impact, and entrepreneurship across borders.