Derek Watkins - Philanthropist, Actor, Musician, Author, F.J.Bentley Productions
Graduate of Morehouse College with a degree in biology, Derek has a true passion for education and investing in the next generation of game changing entrepreneurs and innovators. He provides entrepreneurs with leadership coaching, strategic advisory, and leverages his vast Network to assist them with capital and partnership opportunities for growth. Derek currently serves on the Advisory Board for several early-stage startups and social enterprises led by award-winning entrepreneurs of color who’s work has landed at The White House, International Embassies, in Forbes 30 under 30, Black Enterprise, Entrepreneur Magazine, U.S. Black Engineers, and Wall Street Journal. Inspired by his time working in the genetics lab after college, Derek’s portfolio of tech-focused companies are creating innovative solutions in STEM + Arts Education, Workforce Development, Fashion, Hair + Skincare, and Sustainable Energy.
Derek currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.