Derrick Webster

Derrick Webster serves as Chief Financial Officer of Convera Creative Group, Inc., bringing a disciplined, systems-oriented approach to financial strategy and investor readiness for the company’s multi-vertical entertainment and creative ventures. With over a decade of experience in the power utility industry combined with a growing passion for investing and entrepreneurship, Derrick bridges technical problem-solving with financial decision-making, providing the analytical rigor and long-term strategic thinking essential to building sustainable creative enterprises.

Derrick’s professional foundation was built in the power utility sector, where he developed expertise in complex systems management, regulatory compliance, and large-scale operational planning. His engineering background instilled in him the ability to analyze intricate processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement solutions that deliver measurable results. This technical fluency translates directly into his approach as CFO, where he applies the same analytical precision to financial modeling, cash flow forecasting, and risk assessment across Convera’s diverse business units.

Driven by entrepreneurial ambition, Derrick challenged himself to expand beyond engineering into finance, recognizing that strategic capital management is fundamental to turning creative vision into commercial reality. His transition demonstrates both intellectual versatility and the commitment to continuous growth that defines Convera’s leadership culture. As CFO, Derrick oversees all financial planning, budgeting, fundraising, and investor relations, ensuring that Convera maintains fiscal discipline while positioning itself for strategic growth across television screenwriting, talent management, e-commerce, children’s content, and technology development.

Derrick holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Prairie View A&M; University, a historically Black institution with a strong tradition of producing leaders in STEM fields. He remains committed to service and community impact through active participation in STEM outreach initiatives and mentoring college students, helping prepare the next generation of engineers and innovators. This commitment to education and representation aligns with Convera’s broader mission to create opportunities and pathways for underrepresented voices in entertainment and technology.

As CFO, Derrick is responsible for developing comprehensive financial strategies that support Convera’s growth objectives, leading fundraising efforts including equity financing and strategic investment negotiations, and serving as primary liaison to investors. His role encompasses budget management across all subsidiaries, financial reporting in accordance with GAAP, cash flow management, tax compliance, and deal structuring for licensing agreements and partnership arrangements. Derrick’s systematic approach ensures that every financial decision aligns with Convera’s creative vision while maintaining the transparency and accountability that investors expect.

Derrick’s goal is to build Convera into a financially sustainable multi-vertical entertainment company that creates lasting value through disciplined capital management, strategic partnerships, and investment in narratives that challenge, inspire, and endure.