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Derek Gonzalez

Activist · DISC type Cd
Chief Executive Officer at Goat Hospitality Group
📍 Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area, United States

Derek Gonzalez is the CEO and Founder of Goat Hospitality Group, leveraging his background in finance and a degree from Florida International University to build a diverse portfolio of hospitality brands. He is focused on creating innovative concepts, flawless execution, and is currently leading an aggressive global expansion.

Dereks professional mission is deeply personal; he launched his first restaurant, Pilos Street Tacos, to honor his late Aunt Pilo. This tribute evolved into a foundational goal for his company: to be the largest employer of individuals with special abilities, creating an inclusive and empowering workplace.

His company was founded with the core mission of championing employment for individuals with special abilities.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Derek shows up

Observative
Value Conscious
Perfectionist

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They respond well to confident salespeople. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Priorities

Topics Derek cares about

Inclusive Employment
His company's primary mission is to become the largest employer of individuals with 'special abilities, ' a tribute to his late Aunt Pilo who had Down syndrome.
Hospitality Innovation
He is constantly developing and launching new concepts, from fast-casual taco shops to high-end steakhouses and nightclubs, to innovate within the industry.
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Career

Work history

1-2017
Chief Executive Officer
Goat Hospitality Group
11-2011 - 3-2023
Vice President
National Planning Corporation
3-2011 - 11-2012
Financial Represenative
New York Life Insurance Company
1-2007 - 2-2011
Account Manager
Hilti
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Bachelor of Science
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science
Florida International University - College of Business
Associates
The Honors College at Miami Dade College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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