Nov 17, 5:00 – 6:00 PM (UTC)
Join Derek Holt, CEO of Digital.ai, for an engaging session on how AI-powered DevSecOps is transforming the software lifecycle. Discover how Digital.ai helps organizations harmonize software delivery, integrate analytics and machine learning, and unlock continuous innovation. Learn to drive smarter, secure, and data-driven digital transformation. 🚀
Second Annual SGxGEW GLOBAL INNOVATION MARATHON
Startup Grind Chapters worldwide are joining forces during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 and Miami AI Month to showcase how innovation is shaping every corner of our planet. Join us for this event, support your local chapter, network with innovators from around the world, and discover how other Startup Grind chapters are supporting innovative startups in their local communities during our global innovation marathon by going to our GLOBAL INNOVATION MARATHON AGENDA. 🌎
Event Description
We’re proud to announce the second annual SGxGEW Global Innovation Marathon, taking place during Global Entrepreneurship Week and Miami AI Month, and we invite you to step into an inspiring conversation with Derek Holt, CEO of Digital.ai, a global leader in AI-powered DevSecOps. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Derek brings a wealth of leadership experience from his previous role as President and COO at K4Connect and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.
In this session, Derek will explore how Digital.ai is helping organizations unlock endless digital possibilities by harmonizing the delivery of software. He’ll share how the company’s AI-powered DevSecOps Platform unifies, secures, and generates predictive insights across the software lifecycle — enabling businesses to drive digital transformation with confidence. From integrating analytics and machine learning to understanding business value through software delivery, Derek will reveal what it takes to build smarter, more adaptive digital ecosystems that align innovation with impact.
Get ready to rethink how your organization approaches digital transformation — not as a one-time initiative, but as a continuous, intelligent evolution powered by AI, strategy, and human expertise.
💡 Expected Outcomes for Attendees:
By the end of the event, you will:
About Derek Holt
As CEO of Digital.ai, Derek brings more than 20 years of experience leading large enterprise and startup technology companies with a consistent focus on the digital transformation. Prior to being promoted to CEO, Derek was General Manager of DevOps business unit. Derek joined Digital.ai after serving as President & COO of K4Connect, a venture backed IoT software company focused on bringing digital solutions to empower older adults and individuals living with disabilities.
About Digital.ai
Digital.ai is the only AI-powered software delivery platform purpose-built for the enterprise, enabling the world’s largest organizations to build, test, secure, and deliver high-quality software. By unifying AI-driven insights, automation, and security across the software development lifecycle, Digital.ai empowers enterprises to deliver innovation with confidence. Trusted by global 5,000 enterprises, Digital.ai is redefining how enterprises build better software in an AI-driven world.
About Global Entrepreneurship Week:
Global Entrepreneurship Week is a celebration of innovators who dream big and launch startups that bring ideas to life. GEW reaches millions of people of all ages and backgrounds through local, national and global events and activities. During one week each November, partners around the world hold events and competitions to celebrate and support local entrepreneurs.
About Miami AI Month
Miami AI Month exists to bridge the critical gap between AI innovation and public understanding, transforming concern into informed confidence through education, transparency, and community engagement.
🌟 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of the world’s foremost thought leaders! Secure your spot today, and get ready to elevate your thinking, discover new ideas, and meet other remarkable minds. Tap into inspiration—register now! 🌟
Digital.ai
CEO
Monday, November 17, 2025
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (UTC)
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| Special Presentation |
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