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Dr. Jarrett on how his outlook for life changed after he outlived a Plane crash

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5 years ago

March 5, 2020

Doctor Jarrett survived a plane crash when he was a nine-year-old boy. After this, he discovered a fresh value for life and strong willpower to dedicate his life to public service and saving lives by becoming a doctor.

December 20 ,1995, which was supposed to be the start of a fun vacation for young Jarrett and his family, became a nightmare. Caught in a snow blizzard, their plane crashed on the JFK Airport. Fortunately, Jarrett and his family lived through this accident.

It is facing death, that gives a clear perspective to the survivors that how beautiful life is and how gifted they are. Jarrett was thankful to have lived through and made up his mind to help other people understand the brevity of life and live to the fullest.

Jarrett made up his mind; he wanted to be a doctor. He worked hard and tough to live his dreams. Qualified to take the Hippocratic Oath, he now assists people to fight their ailments. It became his destiny, his drive, and his mission.

Popularly known as Doctor Jarrett on Instagram, he has a noble educational background. He graduated from the Summa Cum Laude in Bachelor of Science and did his Honors in Exercise Physiology from Rutgers University in 2008. He also acquired a Master’s degree in Science- Human Nutrition from Columbia University in the year 2009. Finally, in 2013, he graduated from Rowan University as Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.). He served at St Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in the Anesthesiology Residency, and in 2018, he graduated as Attending Anesthesiologist.

This information showcases that Doctor Jarrett is the type of working professional who prefers to keep himself engaged with work. But even with this busy schedule, he has made time for other social duties. He volunteers at a hospital as EMT, works as a guide for potential students, publishes research papers as a nutritionist/ sports trainer, and tutors other premed juniors.

During an emergency case, Dr. Jarrett also saved a man’s life by performing CPR at a local Sushi Diner. He has also performed the Heimlich Maneuver to save a middle-age man from choking during a party. His commitment towards his ethics and drive for helping others got him in the list of Top 100 most eligible singles of 2018 of Business Insider. Jarrett aspires to be the star of a short skit, just like his third-cousin – Stephen Dorff, an American actor.

Being a health influencer on social media, with almost a million followers on Instagram, Doctor Jarrett frequently mentions: “Give them your entire heart, but don’t forget to have some fun too.”

A resident of New York City has left this big-town for his birthplace – the Sunshine State. Working as an attending Anesthesiologist, he has expertise in managing perioperative functions and patient care. He anesthetizes patients regularly for general and complex surgical operations, apart from emergency cases. He is a clinical professor/educator in Miami, for the operating rooms for nurse anesthesiologists, junior doctors, and health professions trainees.

He says that his main aim is to continue as an Anesthesiologist, but also to involve aesthetic medicine for assisting others in feeling and looking younger.

When we look back on the day of the plane crash that almost took his life, we see that it changed his life for good. Dr. Jarrett feels to be blessed to have survived and given life for helping people around him live life to the fullest.

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Why Derik Fay Is Becoming a Case Study in Long-Haul Entrepreneurship

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1 week ago

July 2, 2025

Michelle Langton

Entrepreneurship today is often framed in extremes — overnight exits or public flameouts. But a small cohort of operators is being studied for something far less viral: consistency. Among them, Derik Fay has quietly surfaced as a long-term figure whose name appears frequently across sectors, interviews, and editorial mentions — yet whose personal visibility remains relatively limited.

Fay’s career spans more than 20 years and includes work in private investment, business operations, and emerging entertainment ventures. Though many of his companies are not household names, the volume and duration of his activity have made him a subject of interest among business media outlets and founders who study entrepreneurial longevity over fame.

He was born in Westerly, Rhode Island, in 1978, and while much of his early career remains undocumented publicly, recent profiles including recurring features in Forbes — have chronicled his current portfolio and leadership methods. These accounts often emphasize his pattern of working behind the scenes, embedding within businesses rather than leading from a distance. His style is often described by peers as “operational first, media last.”

Fay has also become recognizable for his consistency in leadership approach: focus on internal systems, low public profile, and long-term strategy over short-term visibility. At 46 years old, his posture in business remains one of longevity rather than disruption a contrast to many of the more heavily publicized entrepreneurs of the post-2010 era.

While Fay has never publicly confirmed his net worth, independent analysis based on documented real estate holdings, corporate exits, and investment activity suggests a conservative floor of $100 million, with several credible indicators placing the figure at well over $250 million. The exact number may remain private but the scale is increasingly difficult to overlook.

He is also involved in creative sectors, including film and media, and maintains a presence on social platforms, though not at the scale or tone of many personal-brand-driven CEOs. He lives with his long-term partner, Shandra Phillips, and is the father of two daughters — both occasionally referenced in interviews, though rarely centered.

While not an outspoken figure, Fay’s work continues to gain media attention. The reason may lie in the contrast he presents: in a climate of rapid rises and equally rapid burnout, his profile reflects something less dramatic but increasingly valuable — steadiness.

There are no viral speeches. No Twitter threads drawing blueprints. Just a track record that’s building its own momentum over time.

Whether that style becomes the norm for the next wave of founders is unknown. But it does offer something more enduring than buzz: a model of entrepreneurship where attention isn’t the currency — results are.