From Creatives to Bankers: Diversity in Innovation
Innovators of Charlotte Video Series presented by EY Charlotte wavespaceTM
The Innovators of Charlotte video series highlights local, diverse innovators, some of whom have laid the foundation for the Charlotte of today and others who are driving the next wave of innovation to build the Charlotte of tomorrow.
EY’s latest innovation center, the Charlotte wavespace, and Design Studio opened in January 2020 at the RailYard South End. EY is proud to share the stories of those driving innovation in the city of Charlotte with this video series.
Building a Culture and a Company: Derek Wang of Stratifyd
Derek Wang had never even heard of Charlotte – the Beijing native had to Wikipedia it – when he turned down offers from other major cities around the world and decided to come study at UNC Charlotte. While serving as a professor there he co-founded Stratifyd, now one of the fastest growing tech companies in Charlotte. Wang says his company focuses on diversity and giving back and is convinced that’s what has set them up for success.