Derek Kessen

Derek Kessen is the Managing Partner at Heron Ventures, a global venture capital firm that invests in early-stage ventures.2 With a background in finance and analytics, Kessen has held several prominent positions throughout his career.

Professional Experience

Before his current role at Heron Ventures, Kessen's professional journey included:

• Head of Analytics for Fixed Income & Depository Institutions
• Vice-President of Fixed Income Analytics
• Senior Fixed Income Analyst1

Current Roles and Affiliations

In addition to his position at Heron Ventures, Derek Kessen is associated with:

• OnCenter, where he also holds a Managing Partner role5
• The Steward Investor, where he contributes articles on investment strategies2

Education and Background

Kessen's educational background includes:

• Alumni of the University of Missouri (Mizzou)34
• Graduate of Kellogg School of Management3

Investment Philosophy

Derek Kessen focuses on:

• Redemptive strategies
• Transformational investing3
• Investing in Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in frontier and emerging markets4

Online Presence

You can find Derek Kessen on various professional platforms:

• LinkedIn: His username is derekkessen, as mentioned in the query
• Twitter: @DerekKessen3

Derek Kessen is based in Chicago, IL, and continues to be active in the venture capital and investment space, particularly focusing on early-stage ventures and transformative investment strategies.