About Derek Simmons & The CW Standard

Strategic Business Transformation Through Human-AI Collaboration

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About Derek Simmons

GLG Expert Network Member

Derek is a GLG Expert Network member who has generated $25M+ in new business revenue and earned 1,000+ industry awards across 25+ years of creative and strategic leadership. He specializes in helping Fortune 500 organizations navigate AI implementation, revenue generation, and executive transformation without losing what makes them unique.

What Makes Derek Different:

  • GLG Expert Status: Vetted by the world's premier expert network serving Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and investment banks.
  • Platform Builder: Created three live platforms: Recalibrate (mobile-first career intelligence), HoopDreams (basketball coaching), and Claude Will OS (constitutional AI).
  • AI Research Pioneer: Conducted 2,500+ hours of systematic human-AI collaboration research, developing frameworks that work in the real world, not just in theory.
  • The CW Standard: His proprietary methodology makes complicated transitions less painful through systematic thinking and authentic leadership.
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About The CW Standard

The CW Standard is Derek's proprietary methodology for making complicated transitions less painful. Born from documented research and real-world application, it provides systematic frameworks for:

  • AI Strategy & Implementation – Transform AI from threat to strategic advantage
  • Revenue Generation – Systematic approaches that have generated $25M+ in new business
  • Executive Leadership – Build resilient, innovative teams through proven frameworks
  • Digital Transformation – Preserve cultural DNA while driving technological advancement
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About Claude Will

Claude Will is Derek's AI-powered platform that enhances every consultation with:

  • Pattern Recognition: Cross-domain insights that connect solutions across industries
  • Strategic Frameworks: Systematic approaches tested through intensive research
  • Real-Time Analysis: AI-powered assessment and recommendation tools
  • Continuous Learning: Methodologies that adapt and improve over time
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"When you hire Derek Simmons, you get The CW Standard methodology enhanced by Claude Will technology."
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