Derek Watson

FAQ About Derek Watson

• What is Derek Watson's address?

  Derek Watson is located at
  Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• What is Derek Watson's job title?

  Derek Watson is a
  Derek is the founder of N2 Technology Ltd, a platform designed to connect start-up opportunities with investors. This venture is a manifestation of Derek's 30+ years of experience and expertise in private markets and start-up ecosystems. Derek co-founded and served as the CEO of Wake Asset Management, a Geneva, Switzerland-based hedge fund manager that oversaw more than 500m in assets with a gross market exposure of 3.5b. Under his leadership, Wake Asset Management acted as the manager for Wake Alternative Investments, a segregated portfolio company located in the Caymans. Within this structure, Derek operated a multi-disciplined alternative management platform, managing a variety of strategies as a portfolio manager. These included convertible arbitrage, long-short equity, distressed, credit, statistical arbitrage, and venture capital. Crucial to the firm's success was the development and implementation of advanced technologies for effective data collection, cleaning, and modelling. This infrastructure supported enhanced risk management and facilitated algorithmic trading. Profitability optimization included strategically managing funds across prime brokerage agreements with major financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, and Merrill Lynch, as well as discretionary accounts with Julius Baer. This movement was crucial to risk management and profitability optimization From Wake Asset Management, he launched Wake2o and Wake-x, providing advisory services to private markets and creating an online secondary marketplace for illiquid private market assets. Before his leadership at Wake, Derek was a Senior Portfolio Manager for the Decillion Convertible Arbitrage Fund. His career in finance began at Salomon Brothers, where he spent 9 years in the Japanese warrants & convertibles proprietary arbitrage group, stationed in London, Zurich, and Tokyo. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Derek is a father of three who enjoys mountain climbing and alpinism. Gaia Ai Accelerator

• What industry does Derek Watson currently work in?

  Derek Watson currently works in the
  Gaia Ai Accelerator

• What is Derek Watson's area of expertise?

  Derek Watson specializes in
  Derek is the founder of N2 Technology Ltd, a platform designed to connect start-up opportunities with investors. This venture is a manifestation of Derek's 30+ years of experience and expertise in private markets and start-up ecosystems. Derek co-founded and served as the CEO of Wake Asset Management, a Geneva, Switzerland-based hedge fund manager that oversaw more than 500m in assets with a gross market exposure of 3.5b. Under his leadership, Wake Asset Management acted as the manager for Wake Alternative Investments, a segregated portfolio company located in the Caymans. Within this structure, Derek operated a multi-disciplined alternative management platform, managing a variety of strategies as a portfolio manager. These included convertible arbitrage, long-short equity, distressed, credit, statistical arbitrage, and venture capital. Crucial to the firm's success was the development and implementation of advanced technologies for effective data collection, cleaning, and modelling. This infrastructure supported enhanced risk management and facilitated algorithmic trading. Profitability optimization included strategically managing funds across prime brokerage agreements with major financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, and Merrill Lynch, as well as discretionary accounts with Julius Baer. This movement was crucial to risk management and profitability optimization From Wake Asset Management, he launched Wake2o and Wake-x, providing advisory services to private markets and creating an online secondary marketplace for illiquid private market assets. Before his leadership at Wake, Derek was a Senior Portfolio Manager for the Decillion Convertible Arbitrage Fund. His career in finance began at Salomon Brothers, where he spent 9 years in the Japanese warrants & convertibles proprietary arbitrage group, stationed in London, Zurich, and Tokyo. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Derek is a father of three who enjoys mountain climbing and alpinism.

• Which languages does Derek Watson speak? 

  Derek Watson speaks the following languages:
  No languages available.

• Which industries has Derek Watson previously worked in?   

  Derek Watson has prior experience in the following industries:
  Getfundedafrica , Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus Dtec , American University In Dubai , Wake2o , Wake Asset Management , Decillion

• What is Derek Watson’s work experience?  

  Derek Watson has the following professional experience:
  Gaia Ai Accelerator , N2 , Spring Studios , Getfundedafrica , Brinc Mena , Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus Dtec , American University In Dubai , N2 Technology , Wake2o , Wake Asset Management , Decillion .

• How can I find Derek Watson on LinkedIn?  

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  LinkedIn profile at LinkedIn URL.

• What are Derek Watson’s work email addresses?  

  Derek Watson’s work email addresses are
  [email protected] .

• What company does Derek Watson work for?  

  Derek Watson works at
  Gaia Ai Accelerator