Originally from Broomall, Pennsylvania, Derek developed a passion for music and business at a young age. Music became a vital outlet for his creativity, allowing him to flourish. In 2020, Ludd moved to the Point Breeze section of South Philadelphia to explore potential locations for Infiniti Vault. Although that initial endeavor fell through Ludd’s determination pushed him to find a new space in July 2021 and maintain his "reality distortion field" (a term coined to describe Steve Jobs' method of madness). Ludd admires Steve Jobs.                                                                     

In July 2021, Infiniti Vault was born. Infiniti began to blossom into what has become a marquee experience for artists from all over the country. Ludd is a father to three beautiful children Kayden, Melody, and Kieran. Today, Ludd plays a crucial management role in the business, overseeing its growth, development, and actuating the dream of a thriving enterprise.