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In an era of rapid technological advancement and global connectivity, the future belongs to those who are truly data-forward and democratize AI-powered innovation. We stand at a pivotal moment where delivering purpose-driven solutions is crucial for driving meaningful change for both customers and society.

Areas of Expertise

Growth Strategy | Offering Design and Launch | Data Capitalization | Cloud Analytics | Human Centered Design

About Derek

Derek Larsen, Managing Director, is an innovative leader specializing in digital transformation and leveraging disruptive technologies at the intersection of technological advancement and customer experience. At Spaulding Ridge, he acts as a force multiplier, defining solutions to accelerate growth. His efforts help companies capitalize on their data landscape and unlock revenue streams using emerging technologies and analytics. With AI transforming every industry, Derek’s work empowers Spaulding Ridge clients to pioneer new markets and reimagine their offerings.

Derek brings nearly 20 years of experience in designing and launching new offerings and aligning services as part of a growth-centric GTM approach. His expertise lies in guiding projects from ideation to delivery, employing strong stakeholder engagement and data-driven prioritization to develop market-aligned and customer-centric strategies and roadmaps. Derek’s approach instills confidence in organizations to explore new markets and disrupt existing ones with innovative solutions that address customer problems and enhance their experience.

Derek lives in Carlsbad, CA, with his wife, their two boys, Koda (dog), and Pickles and Panther (cats). He is an avid downhill skier, a developing surfer, and a devoted fan of the Vikings, Nationals, and Twins. He also loves watching his kids grow in their sports endeavors.

Before joining Spaulding Ridge, Derek served in senior roles at a leading consultancy and was a VP of Product Management and GTM for prominent technology and data/analytics engineering companies. Derek holds a Master of Science in Public Administration (Finance) from the University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy and a Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies (Economics) from the University of Minnesota.