Melissa Lederer

Melissa Lederer is the Chief Experience Officer at mHUB Chicago, a leading innovation center for physical product development and manufacturing.12 She joined mHUB's leadership team in January 2019, bringing over 20 years of experience in both corporate and agency settings.3

Lederer has been a significant figure in Chicago's entrepreneurial ecosystem for more than a decade.1 She was a founding member of three major startup incubators in Chicago:

1. 1871: Served as Chief Marketing Officer for over two years.12
2. MATTER: Helped found this healthcare incubator and innovation center, where she was responsible for brand building and managing marketing, communications, and events.12
3. mHUB: Initially supported its launch as a strategic marketing consultant before joining full-time as Chief Experience Officer.3

At mHUB, Lederer leads teams to design solutions that drive engagement, collaboration, and success for corporate partners and startups.1 Her role encompasses oversight of programming, human resources, culture, marketing, and strategic initiatives.3

Lederer's previous experience includes serving as SVP of Marketing for Q Interactive (formerly CoolSavings).12 She was recognized in Crain's Chicago Business "Notable Women in Manufacturing" in 2019 and 2020.12

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Lederer resides in Glencoe, Illinois, with her husband and two children.2