Darek Woodward

Darek Woodward is the Managing Partner of ROI Ventures, a firm dedicated to providing creators with access to equity opportunities by helping them build their own brands or strategically invest their capital in high-growth ventures. With nearly a decade of experience in the influencer economy, Darek has launched and scaled many influencer-backed companies, several of which have achieved 7- to 8-figure revenues. He has successfully exited several of those ventures and is set to launch two new influencer founded ventures the weekend after the conference. Holding an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, he brings expertise in strategy and analytics to influencer-driven businesses. Previously, Darek leveraged his knowledge of the influencer space by actively managing his wife Hollie’s social media brand, giving him firsthand insight into the power of social media for brand and investment growth.