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Derek Herrera

Founder

Founder/CTO at UroDev Medical

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

FoundedUroDev Medical · YC

About

Derek Herrera is involved with medical device development at UroDev Medical.

Founder/CTO at UroDev MedicalYC W16

Intro paths

YC

Derek went through Y Combinator (Winter 2016) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Derek can intro founders to UroDev Medical's investors below.

UroDev Medical's investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2016

Co-founders at UroDev Medical

ZMZach McKinney
Zach McKinneyFounder/Chief Science Officer

Experience

  1. Bright UroFounder - CEOcurrent2022 — presentIrvine, California, United States
  2. MedTechVetsMember Board of Directorscurrent2019 — present
  3. Habit CameraFounder2020 — 2025San Clemente, California, United States
  4. Marine Raider FoundationPresident Of The Board Of Directors2017 — 2023San Clemente, CA
  5. American Technion SocietyBoard Member2017 — 2023Western Region
  6. UroDev Medical (formerly Spinal Singularity)Founder2015 — 2023San Clemente, CA
  7. Marine Raider ChallengeCo-Founder2017 — 2019San Clemente, CA
  8. NovaSignal (formerly Neural Analytics)Business Development2014 — 2015Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  9. ReWalk Robotics, Inc.Brand Ambassador2013 — 2014Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  10. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC)Special Operations Officer2010 — 2014Camp Pendleton, CA
  11. United States Marine CorpsInfantry Officer2007 — 2010Camp Lejeune, NC

Skills & more

Military Operations99Intelligence99Intelligence Analysis44Military Logistics21Active DoD Top Secret Clearance15DoD62Cross-functional Team Leadership32Multi-Cultural Team Leadership14Organizational Leadership52Strategic Leadership17Leadership Development45Strategy45
+12 moreOperations ManagementMaritime OperationsCombatSpecial OperationsAfghanistanNavyMarine CorpsDefenseLeadershipNational SecurityMilitary ExperienceEntrepreneurship

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Derek Herrera?
Derek Herrera is involved with medical device development at UroDev Medical.
Where does Derek Herrera work?
Derek Herrera is Founder/CTO of UroDev Medical.
What companies did Derek Herrera found?
Derek Herrera founded UroDev Medical.
Where did Derek Herrera go to school?
Derek Herrera studied at UCLA Anderson School of Management (Masters Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurship); United States Naval Academy (BS, Systems Engineering); Y Combinator (Entrepreneurship).

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