# Derek Bang

> Derek A. Bang is the Indianapolis-based founder and CEO of Kodiak Solutions. He built the business within Crowe beginning in 2005, served as Crowe’s first chief innovation officer and later chief strategy and innovation officer, and led Kodiak into independence in 2023. A Kelley School of Business graduate and Indiana CPA, he also performs vocals and keyboards with Cold Step.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Kodiak Solutions
- **Organizations:** Kodiak Solutions, Crowe LLP, EY, Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Cold Step, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in accounting and Master of Business Administration, 3/2 MBA program, Indiana University Kelley School of Business
- **Known for:** Led development of Crowe’s first patented software product., Named to Consulting Magazine’s Top 25 Consultants in 2015., Received Kelley’s Four Under Forty recognition in 2017.

## Career timeline

- **1999** — Graduated from Kelley’s first 3/2 MBA class and began his career at EY.
- **2005** — Joined Crowe Horwath in January and founded the practice that became Kodiak Solutions.
- **2008** — Became a partner at Crowe.
- **2013** — Named Crowe’s first chief innovation officer, effective October 1.
- **2015** — Appointed chief strategy and innovation officer at Crowe on April 1.
- **2023** — Led the business into independence as Kodiak Solutions following the TPG Growth majority investment.

## Achievements

- Led development of Crowe’s first patented software product.
- Named to Consulting Magazine’s Top 25 Consultants in 2015.
- Received Kelley’s Four Under Forty recognition in 2017.
- Recognized in Great Place To Work’s 2019 Innovation By All leadership awards.
- Led a business with more than 350 employees at the August 2023 independence announcement.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Appeared on Elevate episode 55, published September 1, discussing entrepreneurship, the financial crisis, mentorship, AI and leadership.
- **2026-07** — Co-authored a July 6 article on responsible AI practices with Ankit Sharma, Eric Boggs and Nicole Reinhart, emphasizing internal evaluation and measurable customer value.

## Links

- Website: https://www.kodiaksolutions.io/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-bang-040a7917

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Last updated: 2026-10-16