Derick C. Guan

Derick C. Guan is an experienced investor currently with Optimist Ventures, specializing in three complex sectors: insurance, healthcare, and industrial automation. Previously, Derick has held roles in private equity at Ardian and Gaw Capital and contributed to growth equity at Antler and Lightrock. Co-founder and COO of Numu Capital, Derick has a background in innovative finance solutions. Prior to these roles, Derick founded THINKERS & Design, focusing on sustainable innovation. Educational credentials include a B.S. with honors in Mathematical & Computational Science from Stanford University and a bilingual International Baccalaureate Diploma from UWC Adriatic. Additionally, Derick has completed a program in Alternative Investment through SEO.