Derek White

Member Board of Directors @ C.O.R.A.

About

As a sharpened decision-maker and serial entrepreneur focused on spearheading technology innovation, I offer a strong understanding of strategic planning, operations management, and business development, fueling growth in highly competitive industries. My expertise spans many disciplines, including product development, business strategy, and process improvement. I have led multiple cross-functional teams - providing invaluable insight into customer and business needs and challenges while helping to influence and guide internal projects to streamline success. The cornerstone to success resides in a unique mix of competencies, including practice start-up development, sales management, and operational excellence! Let’s connect to discuss your needs and our solutions!

Country

United States

City

Ponte Vedra Beach

Industry

Marketing & Advertising

Skill

Management Professional, Corporate Management, Business Partner Support, Online Marketing, Start-ups, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Entrepreneur, Product Development, Negotiation, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, B2B, Team Building, Strategy Development, Automotive, Management Consulting, Business Management, Online Advertising

Experience

Member Board of Directors

C.O.R.A.

2025-10 - Present · 1 yr

The Council of Responsible AI (C.O.R.A.) unites global leaders, innovators, and policymakers to ensure that artificial intelligence serves humanity — ethically, transparently, and responsibly. C.O.R.A. is dedicated to building a framework for the ethical governance of AI. We believe that technological progress must go hand in hand with human values — fairness, accountability, and transparency.

Event Organizer

DealerConnect

2024-8 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States

DealerConnect brings together automotive leaders, technology innovators, and industry experts for a dynamic event filled with insightful discussions, networking, and hands-on experiences. This event is where innovation, collaboration, and opportunity converge to shape the future of the automotive industry.

Managing Partner

The Tech Loop Agency

2024-4 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Ponte Vedra, Florida, United States

Founded The Tech Loop Agency to improve how the automotive industry collaborates and interacts via social networks and channel partnerships. Currently developing DealersLoop, the first dealer-exclusive social network and content hub, which will officially launch in January 2026.

Chairman of the Board

E-Drive Auto

2010-9 - Present · 16 yrs 1 mo

Ponte Vedra, Florida

Spearheaded and established operations for the organization doing business as TradeVue, including leading a team of employees to drive business performance, high-quality service, and success across the organization. Played an integral role in fostering a success-oriented environment while leading the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow, and business goals and objectives. Key Contributions: - Established the organization to provide plug-n-play conversion technologies, such as trade-in appraisals, price reassurance reports, market analytics, and other premium products that are used by hundreds of new and used car dealers across the country. - Successfully fostered relationships with key investors to raise $4M in seed capital. - Piloted product development, leading robust go-to-market strategies to launch 3 highly effective products in the automotive market.

Founder & CEO

ATTOM

1994 - 2004 · 10 yrs

Irvine, California

Founder and CEO of RealtyTrac, Inc. Helped grow the company from my home office into the most-recognized foreclosure data company in United States. Created the "Day Pass" in 2000 and coined the phrase "Portal-to-Consumer". Championed a strategic partnership with Yahoo Real Estate, which ultimately took the company to a new level of profitability. Today, RealtyTrac is the most trusted foreclosure data resource for thousands of institutions, including Fox News, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, New York Times and the United States Congress.