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Derek Sivers
Sivers in 2014
Born (1969-09-22) September 22, 1969 (age 55)
California, United States
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipDominica, New Zealand
Alma materBerklee College of Music
Occupation(s)Writer and programmer
Notable workCD Baby
Wood Egg
Hit Media
Children1
Websitesive.rs

Derek Sivers (born September 22, 1969) is an American writer and programmer. A former entrepreneur and musician, he is best known for starting CD Baby.[1]

Sivers currently lives in New Zealand.[2]

CD Baby

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In 2008, Derek Sivers transferred ownership of his company to a charitable remainder unitrust called Independent Musicians Charitable Remainder Unitrust for music education, and had the trust sell it to Disc Makers.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Small, M (2009). "Berklee Today". Indie Musician Advocate
  2. ^ "Derek Sivers". Sive.rs.
  3. ^ "Why I gave my company to charity | Derek Sivers".
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Category:1969 births Category:Living people Category:21st-century American businesspeople Category:Berklee College of Music alumni Category:American male guitarists Category:American house musicians