In Episode 06 of the @policynculture podcast, we sit down with Derek Peterson, CEO of Soter Technologies, to explore his journey from his upbringing to becoming a successful tech founder and CEO. Derek opens up about his pathway into technology and engineering, the unique challenges of being a Black male CEO on Long Island, and his passion for mentoring Black youth to pursue careers in STEM.
Derek also shares his personal battles and victories with open heart surgery and cancer, and how he maintains his mental and physical discipline to stay healthy and focused.
Join us for an inspiring conversation on resilience, leadership, and paving the way for the next generation of Black tech leaders.
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