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Derek Grosso

Derek Grosso

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Entrepreneur • Connector • Community-builder

  • Education

    • The George Washington University - School of Business

      1997 - 2001
      Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

    • The George Washington University

      1997 - 2001
      BBA

  • Experience

    • Kiplinger Washington Editors

      May 2000 - Oct 2002
      Circulation Coordinator

    • The Current Newspapers

      Oct 2002 - Mar 2004
      Account Executive

    • Guest Informant

      Mar 2004 - Aug 2004
      Account Executive

    • C-BUS Magazine

      Feb 2005 - Sept 2008
      Publisher & Owner

    • Columbus Young Professionals (CYP) Club

      Jul 2005 - now
      Founder and CEO

      The Columbus Young Professionals (CYP) Club is a regional hub for advancing careers, community, conversations and culture for emerging leaders across central Ohio.Founded in 2005, the CYP Club has grown into the largest association for young professionals in the nation - with a network of 20,000+ members.Our community initiatives include the Columbus Impact Academy, Columbus Leadership Council, Women of Inspiration Summit Experience (WISE), Columbus Volunteer Expo, Next Up Columbus Awards, Crash Course Columbus, CityPulse Guides, and The Grandview Hop. Show less

    • Junior Achievement of Central Ohio

      Dec 2008 - Aug 2009
      Vice President of Business Development

    • For Impact | The Suddes Group

      Dec 2008 - Aug 2009
      For Impact Fellow

    • RecSports Now

      Mar 2010 - Jun 2020
      Vice President & Co-owner

    • The Grosso Group, LLC

      Jul 2011 - now
      Chairman & Owner

      Strategic advisor and lead consultant to nearly 100 young professional initiatives and membership associations in over a dozen cities around the country with a focus on successful launch and sustainability, attracting and retaining members, engagement, community impact, unique programming, and more.

    • City Venture Holdings

      Jan 2015 - now
      President

      City Venture Holdings oversees innovation and strategic management for leadership initiatives, young professional associations, city guides, large-scale night markets, and other community programs around the United States.

    • Music City Young Professionals

      Sept 2016 - Feb 2023
      Co-Founder & Managing Principal

    • Virventi

      Jan 2021 - Sept 2021
      Vice President & Co-owner

    • JAX Chamber

      Sept 2021 - Feb 2022
      Manager, NextUp JAX & Beaches Division

    • MYLE

      Mar 2022 - Feb 2023
      Chief Development Officer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CTA - Certified Tourism Ambassador

      Experience Columbus
      Jun 2013

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Derek Grosso
      Smart 50 CEOs Award Smart Business Magazine Aug 2023
    • Awarded to Derek Grosso
      Future 50 Columbus CEO Magazine Oct 2019 Columbus CEO’s Future 50 leaders are people with the ideas, the energy and the hearts to move the Columbus region forward in the critical decade ahead.
    • Awarded to Derek Grosso
      Innovator in Education Award 2019 Urbana University May 2019
    • Awarded to Derek Grosso
      Urbana University Commencement Speaker Urbana University May 2019 Commencement speaker for the 128th graduation at Urbana University in Ohio.
    • Awarded to Derek Grosso
      Smart 50 Leaders in Central Ohio Smart Business Magazine Aug 2017 Honored as part of the “Smart 50” leaders recognized by Smart Business Magazine. The Smart 50 Awards recognize the top executives of the 50 smartest companies in the region for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations.
    • Awarded to Derek Grosso
      40 Under 40 Class of 2017 Columbus Business First Apr 2017 Columbus Business First’s 40 Under 40 awards highlight the best and brightest who are leading the way in business and community involvement in Central Ohio.
    • Awarded to Derek Grosso
      2017 Smart Business Who to Watch Smart Business Columbus Feb 2017 The 2017 Smart Business Who to Watch represents an exciting, talented group of people who are strong leaders with an ability to set goals, develop plans and get things done. Some of the names you’ve heard, while others may not be as familiar. But rest assured that each person is poised to make a difference and build something that has the potential to make the Central Ohio region a better place to live and work. (http://www.sbnonline.com/article/watch-central-ohio)
    • Awarded to Derek Grosso
      Smart 50 Leaders in Central Ohio Smart Business Columbus 2014 Inaugural class of “Smart 50” leaders recognized by Smart Business Magazine. The Smart 50 Awards recognize the top executives of the 50 smartest companies in the region for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations.
    • Awarded to Derek Grosso
      Best Community Leader for 2011 Columbus CEO Magazine 2011 As part of their Best of Business issue, I was named 'Best Community Leader' for 2011 by Columbus CEO Magazine.
    • Awarded to Derek Grosso
      Small Business Leader Award 2011 - Young Professional Leadership Columbus Chamber of Commerce 2011 I was proud to be recognized with the Small Business Leader Award 2011 from the Columbus Chamber of Commerce for 'Young Professional Leadership.'
    • Awarded to Derek Grosso
      Best Community Leader for 2010 Columbus CEO Magazine 2010 As part of their Best of Business issue, I was named 'Best Community Leader' for 2010 by Columbus CEO Magazine.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Think Make Live Youth on May 2022
      Think Make Live YouthAssociated with Derek Grosso

    • Franklin University's Leadership Center, Board Member

      Issued by Franklin University on Apr 2021
      Franklin UniversityAssociated with Derek Grosso

    • Membership Advisory Board

      Issued by Experience Columbus on Sept 2005
      Experience ColumbusAssociated with Derek Grosso

    • Booster Club President, Girls Varsity Volleyball

      Issued by Upper Arlington High School on Jun 2018
      Upper Arlington High SchoolAssociated with Derek Grosso

    • Board Member

      Issued by Jazz Arts Group on Sept 2014
      Jazz Arts GroupAssociated with Derek Grosso

    • Commissioner

      Issued by Create Columbus Commission on Jun 2007
      Create Columbus CommissionAssociated with Derek Grosso

    • Campaign Cabinet

      Issued by United Way of Central Ohio on Jan 2009
      United Way of Central OhioAssociated with Derek Grosso

    • Development Board

      Issued by Nationwide Children's Hospital on Jan 2007
      Nationwide Children's HospitalAssociated with Derek Grosso

    • Operation Feed Kitchen Cabinet

      Issued by Mid-Ohio Food Collective on Jul 2008
      Mid-Ohio Food CollectiveAssociated with Derek Grosso

    • Columbus Task Force

      Issued by ProMusica Chamber Orchestra on Jan 2008
      ProMusica Chamber OrchestraAssociated with Derek Grosso