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Dave Dederer joined Melodeo in January, 2007, to focus primarily on two projects: overseeing all elements of Mobilcast, Melodeo's mobile podcasting product, and developing improved content across all of Melodeo's offerings.Dederer brings nearly 15 years' experience in the music industry to Melodeo. He is a founding member of the multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated rock band The Presidents of the United States of America; Dederer has been the band's business manager since its inception and continues to manage the band's record label and other assets.Immediately prior to joining Melodeo, Dederer spent three years as a Senior Project Manager at Pyramid Communications, one of the premier public affairs firms in the U.S. At Pyramid he worked closely with progressive nonprofit organizations to develop strategic plans, communication plans, public education campaigns and other varied projects and events.Dederer is a frequent panelist and moderator at both music and technology events, including recent appearances at the MIT Enterprise Forum, Podcast Hotel and Gnomedex.Dederer holds a Bachelor's degree in English and American Literature from Brown University and completed all coursework for a Master's in Urban Planning degree at the University of Washington. | 