Ron Dick

Associate Professor, Consultant, Public Speaker, Mentor

Ron Dick is a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in the technology and advertising space. He is the founder and CEO of Cedato, a leading video technology platform that helps publishers monetize their digital content. Prior to Cedato, he co-founded and served as President at Tabatoo, a mobile app discovery platform, as well as the founder and CEO of PapayaAds and Virtual Web.

With his entrepreneurial spirit, Ron has been at the forefront of creating innovative technology solutions that simplify digital advertising for publishers and advertisers. His expertise in video technology, mobile apps, and digital advertising has made him a sought-after speaker at industry events and has garnered him numerous accolades throughout his career.

Through his leadership at Cedato, Dick has continued to push the boundaries of digital advertising by integrating AI and video technology into the platform to provide publishers and advertisers with actionable insights and drive better results.

Experience

Associate Professor of Sports Marketing at Duquesne University (August 2012 - Present)

Assistant Professor at Duquesne University (August 2006 - August 2012), Assistant Professor of Sports Management at James Madison University (August 2004 - August 2006), Associate Professor for Sports Management at University of New Haven (August 2000 - August 2004), Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations and Adjunct Professor in Sports Management at University of Houston (June 1999 - September 2000), Assistant Dean for Student Athletics Program at Marian University of Fond du Lac (May 1998 - June 1999), Assistant Professor for Sports Management at Marian University of Fond du Lac (August 1997 - June 1999), Director of Ticket Sales at Brooklyn Nets (1996 - 1997), Director Of Group Sales and Assistant Director of Community Relations at Philadelphia 76ers (1982 - 1996)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from St. Joseph's University (1980 - 1984), Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management from Saint Joseph's University (1984 - 1990), Doctor of Education (EdD) in Sports Management from Temple University