Gorilla Mind is a privately held supplement and energy drink company co- founded and principally owned by fitness YouTuber Derek (often spelled Derek or Derick) and entrepreneur Christopher Deoudes.

Who owns Gorilla Mind?

  • Gorilla Mind was founded in 2017–2018 as a fitness and performance supplement brand based in Boise, Idaho.
  • Public profiles list Christopher Deoudes as “Managing Principal and Co‑Founder” of Gorilla Mind, indicating a leading ownership/controlling role.
  • Industry and review writeups describe Gorilla Mind as a supplement company founded by Derek (a large fitness YouTuber), making him the other central founder/owner figure behind the brand.

Because the company is private, exact equity splits are not disclosed, but available information consistently shows Gorilla Mind as co‑owned and led by Derek and Christopher Deoudes as its founding principals.

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