Derek Pew

Derek Pew has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. In 2008, they were the CEO of Network Acquisition Company, where they acquired, managed, optimized, and sold citywide wireless broadband networks. Derek also served as the original president of the Wireless Philadelphia project in 2005. In 2011, they became the Chairman of the Board of Mediacast Holdings. From 2001 to 2008, they were the Chairman of Boathouse Communications Partners. In 2018, they were the CEO of Harena Data, Inc. until it was acquired by The Yard.GG in 2022, at which point they became the Chairman and CEO of The Yard.GG. At The Yard.GG, they provide existing communities with the tools and platforms to create manageable, virtual community playgrounds in the metaverse. Derek is also the Chairman of the Board of HashWatt, Inc., a profitable U.S.-based Bitcoin mining development company.

Derek Pew completed their Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Dartmouth College. Derek then went on to earn their Doctor of Law from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.