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Derek Callow

Investor

Operating Partner at Seaside Ventures

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

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About

Derek Callow works with Seaside Ventures, drawing on a background in marketing and consumer engagement to support portfolio companies on brand awareness and market competition. He advises founders on product-market fit, operational strategy, and international growth, and helps companies access markets and form partnerships through his network.

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Invests in

ConsumerMarketing Tech

Experience

  1. Kauri VenturesInvestor & Advisorcurrent2014 — presentLos Angeles, CA
  2. Seaside VenturesPartnercurrent2022 — present
  3. New Zealand Animal Breeding TrustBoard Trusteecurrent2025 — presentNew Zealand
  4. SwimplyChief Executive Officer2023 — 2025
  5. SwimplyChief Operating Officer2023Los Angeles, California, United States
  6. GrindrAdvisor2020 — 2024Los Angeles, California, United States
  7. First Round CapitalAngel Track2020 — 2021
  8. Bumble (acquired by Blackstone)Chief Marketing Officer2019 — 2020Austin, Texas, United States
  9. Fair.com (acquired by Shift)Chief Marketing Officer2017 — 2019Santa Monica, California
  10. Tinder, Inc.GM/VP - International2015 — 2017Greater Los Angeles Area
  11. YouTubeDirector & Global Head - Creator Marketing2012 — 2015San Francisco Bay Area
  12. GoogleMarketing Director - Asia Pacific2006 — 2012Singapore
  13. AccentureManagement Consultant2004 — 2006
  14. OgilvyOneSenior Consultant2000 — 2004

Skills & more

Social Media Marketing9Analytics12Mobile Devices1Telecommunications5Management Consulting44Marketing43E-commerce9Strategy23Business Strategy9Digital Strategy21Asia Pacific8Marketing Strategy13
+12 moreDigital MarketingMobile MarketingPrivate EquityStrategic PartnershipsMarketing CommunicationsProduct ManagementDigital MediaCompetitive AnalysisManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipStart-ups

Languages Dutch · French

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Derek Callow?
Derek Callow works with Seaside Ventures, drawing on a background in marketing and consumer engagement to support portfolio companies on brand awareness and market competition. He advises founders on product-market fit, operational strategy, and international growth, and helps companies access markets and form partnerships through his network.
Where does Derek Callow work?
Derek Callow is Operating Partner at Seaside Ventures.
What does Derek Callow invest in?
Derek Callow invests in Consumer, Marketing Tech.
Where did Derek Callow go to school?
Derek Callow studied at UCLA Anderson School of Management (MBA, Business Administration); Boston University Metropolitan College (Graduate Certificate, Statistics); Bournemouth University (Bachelor of Arts - BA).

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