We'll be joined on October 27th by Chris Yadon, Saprea Managing Director, and Derek Maxfield, Founder and CEO of Younique. 

 

Chris Yadon is the Managing Director of Saprea, a nonprofit committed to liberating individuals and society from child sexual abuse and its lasting impacts. Yadon is responsible for managing all operations and services of Saprea in both Utah and Georgia.

Yadon has spent most of his professional career in start-up executive management with an emphasis in operations, marketing, and sales. 

 

Since joining Saprea in 2015, Yadon has brought a valuable skillset to the organization and a committed to addressing the epidemic of child sexual abuse. His expertise centers on increasing awareness of the epidemic of child sexual abuse and educating the public on best practices for prevention and the healing services available to survivors. 

 

Yadon has been featured across several regional and national media platforms where he is often requested as an industry thought leader and expert.

 

As Younique’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Derek Maxfield oversees all of the company’s strategic initiatives and growth objectives. His primary focus is on Younique’s mission, and he always seeks to provide Presenters with the tools and support they need to succeed. 

 

Derek and his sister, Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer Melanie Huscroft, founded Younique in September 2012. The pair envisioned a mission-first company designed to support The Younique Foundation, which brings healing and hope to survivors of childhood sexual abuse. After 12 years of developing software for top players in the direct sales industry, Derek sought to capitalize on the untapped potential he saw to improve the direct selling business model. 

 

Derek’s passion is providing a simplified digital experience in a traditional sales environment. With Younique, this is achieved by social selling and virtual parties instead of traditional home parties. He loves creating simple but powerful mobile technology, empowering Presenters to run an entire business anytime, anywhere, from the convenience of a mobile device. Derek emphasizes the corporate motto is to “Keep it simple, keep it special.” This means choosing technology because it’s powerful in achieving the Presenters’ goals, not just because it’s popular.

 

The roles Derek treasures most in life are those of husband and father of five. His faith and his family come first in his life.

 

Thank you to BMO Wealth Management for being the Presenting Sponsor for this Friday Conversation. 

 

Come enjoy lunch & learn from great Silicon Slopes entrepreneurs.