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Derek Ruth

Venture Builder

Derek Ruth
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Derek is a proven innovator and creative problem solver who has built teams and ventures in both the early stage startup and corporate arenas. Leveraging 25 years of experience as a Founder and a digital transformation operating executive, he brings practical experience to — and develops confident teams behind — clients’ venture-building efforts.

In the early years of Silicon Beach — while Derek was still in college — he co-founded a digital services consultancy, which built and delivered pioneering web applications for entertainment and consumer brands like The Grammy Awards, Tristar, and Apple Computer. Today, he is a 5-time Founder, whose ventures have included trailblazing solutions for film development and social gaming.

He has also partnered with companies like Toyota and 7-Eleven, lending his extensive product and team-building expertise to help them transform how they innovate, develop, deliver, and operate digital solutions for their customers.

Derek first crossed paths with Mach49 in 2019, when he led a successful Mach49 incubation for Stanley Black & Decker that addressed challenges in the construction supply chain. As the Founder, CEO, and Board Chairman of the resulting venture, Hivot, Derek built and launched a data communication platform for the construction and deskless workforces. The technology was ultimately integrated into SBD’s contech platform, and Mach49 is thrilled to work with Derek again.

Derek Ruth

Venture Builder

Derek is a proven innovator and creative problem solver who has built teams and ventures in both the early stage startup and corporate arenas. Leveraging 25 years of experience as a Founder and a digital transformation operating executive, he brings practical experience to — and develops confident teams behind — clients’ venture-building efforts.

In the early years of Silicon Beach — while Derek was still in college — he co-founded a digital services consultancy, which built and delivered pioneering web applications for entertainment and consumer brands like The Grammy Awards, Tristar, and Apple Computer. Today, he is a 5-time Founder, whose ventures have included trailblazing solutions for film development and social gaming.

He has also partnered with companies like Toyota and 7-Eleven, lending his extensive product and team-building expertise to help them transform how they innovate, develop, deliver, and operate digital solutions for their customers.

Derek first crossed paths with Mach49 in 2019, when he led a successful Mach49 incubation for Stanley Black & Decker that addressed challenges in the construction supply chain. As the Founder, CEO, and Board Chairman of the resulting venture, Hivot, Derek built and launched a data communication platform for the construction and deskless workforces. The technology was ultimately integrated into SBD’s contech platform, and Mach49 is thrilled to work with Derek again.
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