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Deryck Jones

Deryck Jones

Fractional CTO, founder, and AI-focused digital marketing strategist

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Ashburn, Virginia
Burlington, Massachusetts
7.1K connections
Joined November 2025

Summary

Seasoned entrepreneurial technologist: Deryck has spent decades building and leading engineering and product teams (Spectra Precision/Thermo, Next Fifteen) and founding multiple companies (ONdemand, Leatherneck Tech → iGloo). His background spans machine control and survey software through to modern marketing platforms, demonstrating the ability to translate deep technical R&D into commercial products and profitable services. portfolioexecutive+2
Fractional CTO and AI/automation practitioner: In recent years he has positioned himself as a Fractional CTO and AI-driven marketer—packaging automation products (BestBiz ToolBox, LinkedGenius) and offering CTO/automation services to coaches and small businesses to speed client acquisition and technical maturity. igloodigitalmarketing+2
Resilient veteran entrepreneur and mentor: A disabled U.S. Marine veteran who has publicly discussed major setbacks (business loss, family challenges) and a multi‑decade comeback, he focuses on coaching pivoting professionals, running incubator-style communities, and mentoring entrepreneurs. canvasrebel+1
Product builder and operator: Beyond consulting, Deryck builds repeatable productized services (email deliverability, automation stacks, coaching curricula) that serve as recurring-revenue offerings for small companies and coaches—showing a mix of technical product skills and go‑to‑market experience. igloodigitalmarketing+2

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Enjoys watching movies and reading in his free time. dailynewsnetwork

Has previously run a small safari/tour business (interest in travel and adventure). canvasrebel