George Deriso

George Deriso is an experienced entrepreneur, consultant, educator, and business leader with a diverse background spanning technology, teaching, and startups. As the Founder/Coach/Mentor/Consultant at Cosmos Partners, he focuses on helping startups and coaching founders and leaders.1

Career Highlights

George's career journey includes:

• Over a decade at Apple, where he gained valuable experience in applying structure to entrepreneurship.1
• Involvement in seven startups, which provided him with hands-on entrepreneurial experience.1
• Serving as an Adjunct Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado's Leeds School of Business from 2009 to 2023.1
• Working as an Executive-in-Residence at Falcon Venture Partners from 2003 to 2005.1
• Holding executive positions at companies like Gartner, Inc. and Requisite Technology.1

Expertise and Contributions

George's areas of expertise include:

• Technology: With a lifelong passion for gadgets and self-taught coding skills, he has a strong foundation in technology.
• Teaching: He has experience teaching in public schools and later as a university professor.1
• Entrepreneurship: His involvement in multiple startups and teaching entrepreneurship courses has honed his skills in this area.1
• Business Improvement: George has a knack for dissecting, evaluating, and reconstructing organizations to enhance their operations.

Current Focus

Currently, George dedicates his time to:

• Teaching and coaching entrepreneurs.
• Serving on various boards and providing consulting services.
• Helping startups with acquisition strategy, capitalization strategy, and overall business and go-to-market strategies.1

George Deriso's diverse experience and expertise make him a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and businesses seeking guidance in technology, startups, and business improvement.