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 development · Consulting · Partnerships
We connect strategic thinking with practical execution—helping organizations grow through clearer positioning, stronger operations, and meaningful partnerships.
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.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CLIENT · OPERATIONAL
Gourmet Charcuterie & Catering
Derrick’s role: business development alongside the founder.
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CLIENT · OPERATIONAL
Northwest Arkansas
Derrick’s role: business development alongside the founder.
Visit Clean Pro ↗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.”
We help you define the opportunity, identify operational barriers, and build a practical plan for your next stage. Engagements focus on business strategy, sales and brand growth, customer experience, and day-to-day execution.
Work with DLW Developments on business strategy, sales and brand growth, operational alignment, and customer experience.
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