Meet the Team
Garrett Dodge — Co-Founder, CEO
Garrett is one of the co-founders of Rockbot. Prior to starting Rockbot he tried selling iPhone apps to dogs and hosted a "popular" hip-hop radio show in rural Vermont. As Rockbot's CEO he works hard to ensure the technical team is well fed and not abusing their control over the DJ rating algorithm.
Ketu Patel — Co-Founder, CTO
Ketu dreamt up Rockbot at his hometown bowling alley, Porterville Lanes. He's a huge music nerd but isn't afraid to admit the first tape he ever owned was C+C Music Factory's seminal classic, "Gonna Make You Sweat". When he's not furiously coding, Ketu likes to practice his blue steel face and be disappointed by Cal football.
Josh Deffibaugh — Software Engineer
Josh usually says he's from Pittsburgh, but if it's a Yinzer asking he falls back to Johnstown and that's not even the truth. He is a small town (village) kid from PA who moved to California to grow up in the startup world. When he isn't busy with a technical time sink he tries to make the Android app rock, just for you.
Masen Ewald — Marketing Manager
Masen previously ruled the internet for Fortune 500 brands at a big-shot communications firm in NYC. Most recently he completed the marketing blueprint for Rockbot's takeover, which is written in code across a dozen whiteboards in three states. He loves music, technology, people, and meeting you today on Twitter.
Scott Walker — VP, Channel Sales
When introduced to music at an early age, Scott started his search for the ultimate live show. He came close to finding that show with the Dead. Years have passed and unfortunately so did Jerry. Desiring to fill the void, Scott has spent MANY years preaching the gospel of music to channel partners, venues and consumers.
Kristen Klacking — Client Services Manager
A Michigan State Spartan through and through, Kristen was born and raised in the Great Lakes State. Kristen—a "woo" girl at heart—has an affinity for the classic club toppers, songs on repeat and anything Mariah Carey circa 1988 to early 2000s.
Advisors
Former SVP, EMI Music
