Derick Whitley DVM, DACVP, is a veterinary pathologist, innovative leader, and entrepreneur with a passion for advancing animal health through innovation. After beginning his career in private veterinary practice, Derick completed an anatomic pathology residency at Texas A&M University, becoming a board-certified veterinary pathologist. During his 8.5 years at Antech Diagnostics, he played a pivotal role in leading the first large-scale digital pathology conversion in veterinary or human health, revolutionizing diagnostic capabilities. As the former Chief Medical Officer of Vidium Animal Health, Derick guided the company to a successful exit in 2024. Derick currently serves as founder and CEO of Travv, a veterinary diagnostic company building the next generation of cloud-based diagnostic services. In parallel, he maintains ongoing academic roles as adjunct faculty at both the Translational Genomics Institute and Oklahoma State University.