Derek L. Harris

Phoenix, Arizona Area United States

Early Stage Startup Advisor *** Pitch Decks & Launch Strategies

Apparel / Fashion

Over 25 years ago, my career began by building a one-vehicle transportation company into a multi-million dollar regional operation by laboring 12-16 hour days, six to seven days a week. However, I lost it all in a few short months in 2007 – It was the beginning of the Great Recession. After the dust settled, I joined the corporate world filling various business executive roles in business development and management consulting. Putting in the same amount of grueling hours, I was on my way-quickly becoming a rising star, only to be laid off by other failing company in a rapidly sinking economy again, and again, and again. Yes. This happened three times! That’s when I knew I had to find an