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Derek Richardson net worth

Derek Richardson Net Worth 2026 (Estimated) · CEO at Deako · YC W16
est. wealth $22.78M

Quick answer

Derek Richardson's estimated net worth is $22.78M (range $15.95M – $34.17M) as of 2026. Derek Richardson is CEO at Deako. Deako valuation.

Derek Richardson is CEO at Deako (YC W16). Independent Entrepreneurial Check model estimate from public YC data.

At a glance

NameDerek Richardson
RoleCEO
CompanyDeako
YC batchW16
Est. company val$134.0M
Assumed ownership17%
Est. paper wealth / net worth$22.78M
$15.95M – $34.17M
  • Company status: Active
  • Education: Brigham Young University
  • Region: United States of America
  • Industries: Consumer, Home and Personal
  • Team size: 11
  • Website: https://www.deako.com

Who is Derek Richardson?

Derek Richardson is a co-founder and CEO of Deako, a company that focuses on smart home technology. He participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2016 batch.

Highlights:

  • Brigham Young University
  • Accelerator: Y Combinator W16
  • Smart home technology innovator

About Deako

Deako believes that everyone should be able to enjoy the wonderful experiences of smart lighting, regardless of their budget. We invented the modular light switch, giving homeowners maximum flexibility to customize and upgrade their systems, at any time, in minutes and without turning off the power. Deako’s beautiful designer switches are like nothing else on the market today. Deako Smart Lighting has been...

FAQ: Derek Richardson net worth and Deako valuation

What is Derek Richardson's net worth?

Derek Richardson's estimated net worth is $22.78M (range $15.95M – $34.17M) as of 2026. Derek Richardson is CEO at Deako. Entrepreneurial Check publishes an independent model-based estimate from public company and role data. Not verified net worth, and Entrepreneurial Check is not affiliated with Y Combinator or the profiled companies.

What is Deako valuation?

Deako's estimated valuation on Entrepreneurial Check is $134.0M. That valuation, or a disclosed round when one is public, is the source for the paper-wealth estimate. Independent model output — not a verified appraisal or official mark.

What is Derek Richardson's role?

Derek Richardson is CEO at Deako, a Y Combinator-backed startup (batch W16).