Aaron Holm Email & Phone Number

Issaquah, Wa, Us

Somapath is a strategic advisory firm focused on housing innovation. https://www.somapath.com Working at the intersection of innovation, finance, and policy Somapath creates strategic programs and provides fractional leadership to accelerate and scale housing innovation. Programs are uniquely crafted based on client stage and need and bring together elements of product and technology strategy, market segmentation, positioning and messaging, business development, and fundraising.

PatientCircle is an AI-powered peer community that reduces suffering for major surgery patients and their caregivers.https://www.patientcircle.co

I started Blokable in 2016. At Blokable, we created a disruptive housing product and solution that transformed traditional construction methods into efficient manufacturing processes. The product and delivery method were leveraged into a business model that aligned the incentives for cost reduction and a wealth creation model that served market rate and affordable housing development - a real solution to the housing crisis. I led the company’s fundraising and financing efforts, securing $35 Million from notable investors such as Vulcan Capital, Kapor Capital, Revolution Ventures, Third Sphere, Building Ventures, and others. Our building system and business model gained international acclaim, including a Fast Company World Changing Idea Award, Spark Design Award, International Design Excellence Award, and an Edison Award for Productivity Solutions, showcasing our impact and innovation in the industry. I secured land and financing and developed multiple projects in Washington, California, and Colorado, secured sites and financing for manufacturing facilities and corporate offices in Washington and California, and led the multi-year execution of our vision and strategy to revolutionize the development of multi-family housing.Blokable designed, engineered, and manufactured energy-efficient buildings that outperformed market standards, reducing operating costs by up to 65%. Our pioneering work was recognized in a breakthrough technical report published by the National Renewal Energy Lab which indicated our model had the capacity to reduce Greenhouse Gases by 60%, construction vehicle miles traveled by 67%, and construction material waste by 91% by 2030. We built a fantastic team and influenced the national discourse on housing solutions, advocating for technological innovation and legislative changes. The projects and communities we developed and built brought individuals and families off the street and into safe, secure, comfortable, and permanent housing

Seattle, Wa, Us

I played a pivotal role in supporting the launch of Amazon Go and Amazon Books. Influencing strategic direction, contributing to Amazon's overarching product management strategy, and recruiting and onboarding a fast-growing team, I served in mission-critical roles in one of Amazon’s biggest strategic investments: physical retail. During my tenure, I served as a Product Manager for Amazon Go, the precursor to "Just Walk Out" cashier-less retail technology and experience. Through extensive research and analysis of internal data and top-performing grocery stores nationwide, I developed the product assortment strategy and selection, pricing strategies, and shelf allocation within a tight timeline, unblocking lab creation and product testing for JWO technology. Following the experience with Go, I led product management efforts for Amazon Books and the development and launch of Amazon's first hardware/software and retail store. We started with a team of three people in March of 2015 and launched Amazon’s first integrated physical retail store eight months later. This involved managing a team and maintaining confidentiality for this high-visibility, high-impact initiative.At Amazon Books, I owned the delivery of Amazon’s first internally developed point-of-sale hardware and software, price check hardware and software, store security, planogram software development, in-store marketing, and music, and magazine sales. By owning critical operational aspects and fostering internal partnerships across various teams, including Prime, Payments, Music, and Amazon Lab126, I brought internal and external resources together to help open the doors to a highly visible and strategically critical initiative on an extremely aggressive timeline.

Bellevue, Wa, Us

As the co-founder of Mylio, I sparked the development of groundbreaking consumer software for secure and private photo management, pioneering a 'privacy-first' model without relying on cloud services. This strategic vision positioned Mylio as a leader in consumer photo management, laying the groundwork for sustained innovation and growth. My co-founder and I secured substantial investments totaling > $30 million from notable investors like Bill Gates, Michael Dell, Marc Benioff, and Steve Kalalian. We also led the buildout of the company's 25,000-square-foot software development headquarters in Bellevue, Washington, recruited a top-tier engineering team, including senior engineering talent from Microsoft, and established the go-to-market strategy, marketing channels, and partnerships.

New York, Ny, Us

At Industrial Color, I spearheaded the creation of the creative production SaaS category, driving innovation and market expansion by transitioning top photographers and brands from analog to digital photo production. My strategic leadership included overseeing technology management, infrastructure development, and software architecture to ensure seamless operations and sharpen our competitive edge.I facilitated significant team expansion, growing our workforce from 15 to over 100 employees across multiple locations in NYC, Miami, and Los Angeles. I also orchestrated the development and technical design of a 30,000-square-foot headquarters in New York, the establishment of a Tier-3 data center, and the creation of the first SaaS platform for enterprise photo production. I owned technical architecture for GLOBALedit, the industry-standard SaaS solution for collaborative photo production, the Tier-3 data center the software ran on, and distributed technology infrastructure, and automated multi-Petabyte photo storage and archive system that connected our 30k square foot NYC and 20k square foot LA production facilities.I owned all aspects of business development, securing partnerships and contracts with major clients such as Warner Bros., NBC Universal, HBO, Showtime, CBS, Victoria's Secret, Neiman Marcus, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, Gap/Old Navy, and other industry leaders. These partnerships contributed significantly to Industrial Color's growth, market leadership, and private equity acquisition for > $100M. During my time here, I obtained two US patents and played a key role in advancing interoperability standards and digital photography practices by serving in a leadership role in industry standards working groups with Adobe, Apple, Microsoft, and other leaders.

After founding Markham Street Media, a software development firm focused on enterprise digital asset management, I had the privilege of serving clients such as the US Navy, Victoria's Secret, McGraw Hill, Visa International, and Industrial Color. As the President, I led our team in delivering top-tier digital asset management services and digital imaging products that garnered industry acclaim as the photo industry was shifting from analog to digital. Our success led to the company's acquisition by Industrial Color in 2004.

Developed and ran technology strategy, IT purchasing, infrastructure, and staffing for 24x7 national sports broadcaster. Developed and implemented first generation interactive television products with NFL, MLB, and NHL and launched interactive products business unit.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Designed and implemented Getty's first digital video system. Worked through ingestion of 20+ year archive of analog stock video library and planning for expansion and e-commerce. Toronto office was absorbed by LA office after Getty's acquisition of the Energy Film Library.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Sound atmospheres editor and mix operator for animated children's series including Ace Ventura, The Neverending Story, and Little Bear.