George Deriso

George Deriso serves as a Lecturer in the Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Operations department at the University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business, with primary affiliation at the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship. He brings extensive real-world business experience to his academic role, having founded Cosmos Partners and previously worked at Falcon Venture Partners, a Colorado private equity firm. His career includes instrumental roles as executive or founder of 8 technology ventures and positions at multinational corporations including AT&T, Apple, and Gartner Group.

Deriso's teaching and professional focus centers on entrepreneurship and venture development, drawing from his global business experience across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. His expertise spans technology commercialization, startup formation, and international business strategy, with particular emphasis on practical application of business principles rather than theoretical frameworks. His background in both corporate environments and entrepreneurial ventures provides students with a comprehensive perspective on business development.

As an active contributor to the 'Certificate of Excellence in Entrepreneurial Studies' program at the Deming Center, Deriso helps bridge academic learning with real-world business applications. His international business experience informs his approach to teaching global market dynamics and cross-cultural business practices.

• Advisor, CU Boulder Deming Center for Entrepreneurship Board
• Advisor, CU Boulder Technology Transfer Office Board
• Director, ETown Radio Board

Deriso maintains strong industry connections through his ongoing advisory work with new ventures and investors globally, providing students with valuable networking opportunities and practical insights into current business challenges. His corporate background at major technology companies complements his entrepreneurial experience, creating a well-rounded perspective for students interested in both startup and corporate career paths.

Through the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship, Deriso participates in CU Boulder's entrepreneurial ecosystem, which includes student venture competitions, startup incubation programs, and industry partnerships that connect academic learning with practical business development opportunities.