Derek Taylor

Derek Taylor is the COO and Co-Founder of Grapl Inc., a company revolutionizing the construction industry with bespoke panels for rapid home development, leveraging AI-driven software, innovative production equipment, and advanced robotics. Grapl can cut build times by up to 80%. Before founding Grapl, Derek accumulated over a decade of experience in construction, land development, and asset management. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, exploring new technologies, wandering through the RBG, and cheering on the Ticats. Derek is a McMaster University alumnus (Hons BA & MA) and lives in Hamilton with his family.