Derrick Ashong

Derrick Ashong has had a diverse and successful career in various roles and industries. Derrick is the Founder of Ashong Ventures, a company they established in 2008. In 2003, they co-founded the music group Derrick N. Ashong & Soulfège, which received positive reviews from VanityFair.com. Ashong has also held positions such as CEO of AMP Global Technologies, where they led an international team and launched the digital media platform AMP Global. Derrick served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Thesis Ventures and as an Anchor for Fusion, the ABC and Univision Joint-Venture. Additionally, Ashong worked as a Fellow for abc* Foundation, a Host for Al Jazeera English's "The Stream," and a Host for Oprah Radio. Derrick has also held roles as a Board Member for Interra and as Co-Founder of ASAFO Media LLC. Overall, Ashong has demonstrated their entrepreneurial spirit, leadership abilities, and passion for media and entertainment.

Derrick Ashong attended Harvard University from 1993 to 1997 where they pursued studies in an unspecified field. Later, from 2002 to 2006, they returned to Harvard University and focused on Afro-American Studies and Ethnomusicology.