Derek Michael Sheldon
entrepreneur in Reading, Pennsylvania
Derek Michael Sheldon
entrepreneur in Reading, Pennsylvania
I am a self-starting entrepreneur, inventor, and restauranteur. I have contributed, developed, and project managed several international digital media projects, ranging from prime market web development projects for fortune 100 companies, a top 50 iOS Apple iDevice application (LowRX), and other marketing projects over the span of 10 years. Currently, I am in process of opening a full-service restaurant (Flying Steaks) in South Eastern Pennsylvania which will deploy the first full-time model in the United States utilizing drones as it's delivery vehicle. In addition, I am developing the first full-service grocery, beer, wine, and tobacco delivery service, (Go-cery) for Reading, PA which will eventually deploy drones as its delivery vehicle.
As an inventor, I developed one of the most technologically advanced smart pet collar, The Arden Collar and a solar powered digital SUHD marketing display which interacts with mobile applications via Bluetooth™ named the airPanel™. I currently hold a patent pending on GPS/GSM/RDIF pet collar technology.
I also possess formidable knowledge in food, technology, history, and music. I am a passionate, hard working individual. Sometimes my laser focus of determination is a gift, sometimes it is a curse. I tend to work far too much, but I truly love what I do. I believe you must always love what you do to be truly great at it. Time is the most important commodity and one must use it to the best of their ability.
My success comes from the model that I cannot settle for less than perfection in the expectations of my work output and my response time is in minutes to those who have need of me. I am truly dedicated to my career, my success, my personal growth, and the success of others who are my partners and employees. I am a fiercely determined person who takes the "never surrender" approach. I believe only passion and steadfast unwavering determination is the secret to the path to success. I do not believe in failure. I believe failures are tools for the "tool box of life" and are there to bestow knowledge on how to do it better the next round. There must always be the next time, no matter what the cost or the personal sacrifice.
When I am not working I enjoy reading a good book, watching a thought-provoking documentary, going for a walk, or watching classic movies on TCM. My favorite hobby is to learn. I love to learn everything and everything that I can. I believe knowledge is far more powerful than