01 / STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
A connection that became a partnership.
Established the Chick-fil-A and USC Athletics partnership, bringing a restaurant brand and a major athletics program together through relationship-building and execution.
Business strategy, hospitality leadership, and independent ventures—built with purpose in Los Angeles.
We connect strategic thinking with practical execution—helping businesses grow and communities thrive.
Thoughtful strategy. Practical execution. Businesses and partnerships built with purpose.
Explore our approach
Derrick established the Chick-fil-A and USC Athletics partnership through relationship-building and hands-on execution—connecting brand ambition with a shared opportunity.
Explore our work & partnerships ↗“His ability to transform ideas into measurable growth while maintaining strong professional relationships is both rare and highly valuable.”Sharmayne Chukwujekwu · Clean Pro Northwest ArkansasExcerpt from a professional reference letter.
Clarity. Consistency. Conviction.
Strategic Partnerships & Community Impact
Derrick Williams brings the right people to the table—and turns shared ambition into action. His work spans brand partnerships, corporate outreach, founder development, and community initiatives that put relationships to work.
Successfully planned and executed brand activations for crowds of more than 2,500 people.
Selected organizations across Derrick’s partnership, outreach, and entrepreneurship work.
01 / STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Established the Chick-fil-A and USC Athletics partnership, bringing a restaurant brand and a major athletics program together through relationship-building and execution.
02 / COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Built community outreach programs that connected corporations with local public schools, turning a commitment to giving back into organized support for school communities.
03 / HOLIDAY GIVING
Coordinated partnerships between Renewed Destiny, Inc. and local for-profit companies to distribute food during the holidays and toys at Christmas.
04 / ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Worked with the Walmart Foundation and Kauffman Foundation to support startup funding for small businesses and expand opportunities for founders.
05 / FOUNDER DEVELOPMENT
Created, organized, and produced pitch cohorts that helped founders sharpen their elevator pitches and communicate their businesses with confidence.
06 / DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
Created partnerships benefiting The Midnight Mission and Los Angeles Mission, connecting business relationships with support for shelters and neighbors experiencing homelessness in DTLA.
These highlights reflect Derrick Williams’s work across prior roles and community initiatives.
Featured Client Businesses
Operating businesses developed with support from Derrick Williams. Their founders are DLW Developments clients, and each business is independently owned and led by its founder.
Excerpts from professional reference letters.
“His ability to transform ideas into measurable growth while maintaining strong professional relationships is both rare and highly valuable.”
“I have seen firsthand his ability to lead, to teach, to inspire, and to execute. I recommend Dr. Derrick L. Williams without hesitation.”
“His ability to adapt, problem-solve, and execute tasks efficiently made him a reliable leader on the floor.”
A business idea, a growth challenge, or a new collaboration—let’s talk.
For food and juice inquiries, visit the individual business pages.
