Breaking boundaries: Derrick Hayes on purpose, power, building Big Dave’s CheesesteaksIn this episode of Founderology – Built to Breakthrough, Derrick Hayes opens up about the decisions, setbacks, and breakthroughs that shaped his path. Photo: Networld Media GroupSeptember 2, 2025I have been inspired by Derrick Hayes and Big Dave's Cheesesteaks starting as an Instagram follower and then as a customer. From a gas station start-up to a brand recognized most recently among Fast Casual's Top 10 Movers and Shakers, Derrick Hayes proves that purpose-driven leadership changes everything. Leading with purpose, legacyDerrick Hayes is a purpose-driven leader carrying forward the dreams of his family and the hopes of his community. Derrick Hayes embodies what it means to lead with vision, build with heart and drive with purpose.