Derek Burke

Derek Burke

CEO & Co-Founder
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Commercially focused exec with 20+ years driving growth across SEA, Europe, the US & Caribbean. Full P&L leadership, market expansion, and revenue scale from early stage to US$250M+ across Fashion, Health & Beauty, FMCG, Electronics, SaaS & Fintech. Deep in D2C, omnichannel & social commerce (Shopify, Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, YouTube, Instagram); marketplaces, cross-border, payments, CRM & digital transformation. Built new markets & teams; scaled logistics, CX & performance marketing for growth + profitability. Highlights: IPO readiness, 3 exits; regional roles at eBay, aCommerce, Amilo & Opptra. I also run light-touch ventures (UMEGO.io, Launchpad SEA, Nexus AI) to stay close to consumer trends, tokenomics & AI. I build trust-driven ecosystems that deliver commercial impact.

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4mo ago

Launchpad SEA — TikTok Commerce in Days - Launch on TikTok fast: plan, build, sell — starter to DFY.

Launchpad SEA helps founders and brands go live on TikTok Shop in days, not months. From strategy to storefront, content, creators, ads, and compliance — all in one system. Built for Southeast Asia, ready for global sellers.
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4mo ago

CatholicMind — Daily Catholic Readings - Daily Catholic readings & prayers—beautifully offline.

CatholicMind gives you Douay-Rheims daily readings, classic prayers, and the communion of saints—beautifully designed and available offline. Track your streak, save favorites, and read anywhere. Works on iOS, Android, and desktop (PWA). 7-day free trial.
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