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Erin Booth Derbas

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Board Observer at Dimensional Fund Advisors
📍 Palo Alto, California, United States

Erin Booth Derbas is a startup investor and family office professional with experience as a founder and CEO. A graduate of Stanfords MBA program and Georgetown University, she has a background in venture capital, serving as an investor at Founders Factory and Dorm Room Fund, and now as a Board Observer at Dimensional Fund Advisors.

Her professional focus extends to philanthropy, a core part of her current activities. She has a demonstrated interest in the beauty industry and supporting student entrepreneurs, as seen through her previous roles and investments.

She co-founded Expertly, a platform for beauty professionals that was backed by corporate giant LOréal.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Board Observer
Location
Palo Alto, California, United States
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Startup Investing
Has extensive experience as an investor with Founders Factory and Dorm Room Fund, focusing on pre-seed and early-stage companies.
Beauty Tech
Co-founded and led Expertly, a venture-backed platform specifically for beauty and skincare professionals.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Board Observer
Dimensional Fund Advisors
2-2020 - 12-2022
Co-founder & CEO
Expertly
2-2020 - 5-2021
Entrepreneur In Residence
Founders Factory
2-2019 - 2-2020
Investor, Retail & Beauty
Founders Factory
6-2017 - 8-2017
Summer Associate, Venture Team
Crosslink Capital
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Education
2016 - 2018
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
2008 - 2012
Bachelor’s Degree
Georgetown University
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