423: Derek Belch - Lessons on Winning in Golf, Life, and Business

Aug 28, 2025

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Derek Blech is a former Stanford kicker turned entrepreneur, best known as the founder and CEO of STRIVR, a groundbreaking virtual reality company that’s worked with NFL teams, Fortune 500 companies, and even the Department of Defense.

Now he’s combining his passion for business and golf with his new podcast, Golfing CEO, where he sits down with leaders to explore the lessons the game teaches about performance, leadership, and life.

In this conversation, we’ll dive into

Derek’s journey from the football field to building a multimillion-dollar tech company
How golf continues to shape his approach to business.
His awesome goal with Carson Palmer to qualify for multiple PGA Tour events
What listeners can expect from his brand-new show, The Golfing CEO

And a lot more tips to help you perform under pressure. Check out Derek's links below to listen and learn more:

Apple | Spotify | Instagram | Website

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