Derek Urben
Derek Urben
Derek Urben, a seasoned investor at Left Lane Capital, boasts a diverse professional background that sets him apart from his peers. With an English Language and Literature degree from the esteemed University of Wisconsin-Madison, he demonstrated his exceptional communication and writing skills by joining Storj as the PR and Business Communication professional. He furthered his education by studying Medical Interpreting at Madison Area Technical College, which equipped him with cross-cultural understanding and linguistic expertise.
Derek's career then diversified into finance and technology, working at Coinigy Inc as CFO & Director of Business Development, where he honed his knowledge of startup growth and investment. He later briefly worked as a Venture at CMT Digital before joining Briggs & Stratton as Corporate Development & M&A. Here, he played an instrumental role in forging partnerships and driving organizational growth.
Throughout his career, Derek has developed a knack for identifying promising business ventures that align with his investment thesis. He has also contributed his expert opinions to The Opus Letter, displaying his analytical abilities and knowledge of the financial markets.
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