Manduka
Derrick Dinglasan has extensive experience in founding and leading various companies and organizations. In 2019, they founded OPTE, a venture-backed premium clean beauty technology brand, where they oversaw various aspects such as marketing, growth, digital product strategy, and customer experience. Derrick also founded Launchpad at Procter & Gamble and M13. In 2022, Derrick joined Evite as a Product Leader and became a member of The CMO Club. Derrick also served as a mentor at Amplify.LA and became a member of YPO. Prior to these roles, Derrick held positions at The Honest Company as Director of Product Management & UX and Director of Technology. In 2018, they served as the Global VP of Digital at Manduka, where they led digital transformation efforts in the fitness and wellness industry. Additionally, Derrick was a member of Gold House Gold Rush Startup Accelerator for AAPI Founders in 2020.
Derrick Dinglasan's education history includes a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) with a focus on Computer Science & Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Derrick also holds a Master of Science (MS) degree from Northwestern University. In addition, Derrick has obtained a Master's Certificate from The George Washington University School of Business. Derrick has also received a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. Specific dates for these educational experiences and certifications are not provided.
Manduka
For more than 20 years, Manduka has built a reputation as the world's most respected yoga brand. Known for its legendary PRO Mat, Manduka creates high performance yoga mats, yoga towels, bags, props, and men's and women's fitness apparel. Designed by yogis and trusted by teachers worldwide, carefully selected and sustainable materials are paired with thoughtful design to create innovative products that allow a community of 4,000+ yoga studios, 700+ yoga ambassadors and over 2 million customers across the globe to deepen their practice.