Derek Herrera
FounderFounder at Bright Uro · Founder/CTO at UroDev Medical
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
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Derek: together at United States Marine Corps
Derek: together at United States Naval Academy
About
Derek Herrera is involved with medical device development at UroDev Medical.
Founder at Bright Uro
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Bright Uro's investors · 2
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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Co-founders at UroDev Medical
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Zach McKinneyFounder/Chief Science Officer
Experience
- Bright UroFounder - CEOcurrent2022 — presentIrvine, California, United States
- MedTechVetsMember Board of Directorscurrent2019 — present
- Habit CameraFounder2020 — 2025San Clemente, California, United States
- Marine Raider FoundationPresident Of The Board Of Directors2017 — 2023San Clemente, CA
- American Technion SocietyBoard Member2017 — 2023Western Region
- UroDev Medical (formerly Spinal Singularity)Founder2015 — 2023San Clemente, CA
- Marine Raider ChallengeCo-Founder2017 — 2019San Clemente, CA
- NovaSignal (formerly Neural Analytics)Business Development2014 — 2015Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- ReWalk Robotics, Inc.Brand Ambassador2013 — 2014Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC)Special Operations Officer2010 — 2014Camp Pendleton, CA
- 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
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Operations ManagementMaritime OperationsCombatSpecial OperationsAfghanistanNavyMarine CorpsDefenseLeadershipNational SecurityMilitary ExperienceEntrepreneurshipFrom Derek's professional profile.
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 of Bright Uro and Founder/CTO at UroDev Medical.
- What companies did Derek Herrera found?
- Derek Herrera founded Bright Uro, 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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UCLA Anderson School of Management mafia93
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United States Naval Academy mafia39
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Bright Uro mafia2
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Same school
Also attended UCLA Anderson School of Management423
David Clark GuillermoInvestments at Impact America FundDana MoralyPartner; Chief Financial & Administrative Officer at March Capital PartnersJed LeidheiserPartner at March Capital PartnersShahin FarshchiPartner at Lux CapitalMonica PlazaOperating Partner at CapitalGJennifer SavagePartner at Illuminate Ventures
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Chad SummeBoard Member at CincyTechDouglas Lemott Jr.Vice President, SAP National Security Services at Riphean InvestmentsTony WellsVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalJuliane GallinaPartner at Lavrock VenturesMike SteadmanFounder, Coach, USNA '10 — writing, coaching, and designing categories for underdog military veteran founders and CEOsJohn DillonInvestor at Alsop Louie Partners
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Tarek MansourCo-founder & CEO of KalshiSuhail DoshiFounder of Mixpanel; founder of ParticleSubomi OluwalanaCo-founder & CEO of ConvoyArhaan A.Deeptech Fellow at Clear VenturesCollin WallaceGeneral Partner at Lobby CapitalVictor SantosVictor Scout at One Way Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at ReWalk Robotics, Inc.4
Also worked at U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC)4
Also worked at United States Marine Corps81
Douglas Lemott Jr.Vice President, SAP National Security Services at Riphean InvestmentsTony WellsVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalWilliam RobertsTreasurer at Maryland TEDCOBeau HigginsVP (OPlign), Senior Client Partner (The Military Veteran) at Context VenturesMike SteadmanFounder, Coach, USNA '10 — writing, coaching, and designing categories for underdog military veteran founders and CEOsGlenn VogelVenture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors
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