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Derek Kan

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Head of Operations at Orderly
📍 Irvine, California, United States

Derek leads operations and growth at Orderly, focusing on building the exchange layer for decentralized finance. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, he also founded JMG Advisors to consult on GTM strategy and product growth for tech companies. Colleagues describe him as analytical, forward-thinking, and a consummate professional.

Based in Orange County, Derek is actively involved in the local tech scene, seeking to partner with local founders and builders. His role involves significant business travel, with recent activities noted in Dubai, reflecting the global nature of the Web3 industry.

Unique fact: At a previous 20-year-old company, he built the entire customer-facing digital platform from the ground up.

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Experience
2 Years
Current Role
Head of Operations
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Irvine, California, United States
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DeFi Exchange Layer
His work at Orderly is focused on building the foundational exchange infrastructure for decentralized finance, powering numerous DEXs across multiple chains.
Bringing Products to Market
As the founder of JMG Advisors and based on received recommendations, he has deep expertise in building and executing go-to-market (GTM) strategies for tech companies.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Head of Operations
Orderly
1-2025 - 10-2025
Head of Growth
Orderly
10-2024 - 10-2025
Growth Advisor
Orderly
1-2024
Founder
JMG Advisors
1-2025
Contributor
WOO X
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Education
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Carnegie Mellon University
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Hunter College High School
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