Custom Software Development — Minneapolis & Saint Paul, MN
Custom software development that wins. 20 years and counting.
A small team of senior engineers who work directly with you. No juniors, no handoffs, no surprises. From Fortune 500 companies to Twin Cities startups — we build software that becomes your competitive advantage.
Trusted by companies like
What we build
Custom software development for real problems
Workflow Automation
We built 3M a license plate tracking system that replaced email chains and spreadsheets with real-time status tracking, role-based access, and automated approvals.
Built for 3M, Imprint Engine
Apps & Platforms
AutoEnginuity needed their desktop diagnostic tool on mobile. Pizza Luce needed an event platform for 2,000+ cyclists. From Bluetooth hardware integration to live GPS tracking, we build apps for the real world.
Built for AutoEnginuity, Pizza Luce
Dashboards & Displays
Jonco Die needed real-time workforce metrics. Ames Construction wanted to bring 80 years of history to life on touchscreens. We build interfaces that surface what matters.
Built for Jonco Die, Ames Construction
Our work
Proof, not promises
Case studies that show how we solve complex operational problems and deliver measurable outcomes.
3M License Plate Tracker
Acts Media built a custom License Plate Tracker for 3M to streamline state DMV request workflows, improve communication, and enforce role-based access.
Ames Construction History Center
Immersive touchscreen experiences and a 3D virtual tour that bring Ames Construction's rich company history to life for in-person and remote visitors.
Tour de Luce Event Platform
Acts Media built the Tour de Luce event platform for Pizza Luce — registration, real-time GPS tracking, and mobile experience driving 2,000+ signups and 30% more social engagement.
What clients say
Trust built over 20 years
“When working with an outside vendor we always have high expectations for results. Acts Media has delivered time and again. Getting us what we needed without hours of back and forth.”
Tony Ferguson
Ames Construction
“Acts Media prototyped many many designs for us over the years. They always did it on a tight timeline and got us the results we were looking for. I appreciated knowing I could always depend on Acts Media to get it done.”
Mark Sandberg
Aanagram
“I have always appreciated having a very reliable partner to execute on our software projects. Acts Media provides some of the best value of any of our vendors.”
Andrew Pipkorn
3M Company
Our team
Small team. No layers.
When you call, you talk to the engineer working on your code. When we meet, it's the people building your software.
Bryn Knatterud
Founder
Founded Acts Media in 2006. Still leads every project.
David Solberg
Operations
Keeps projects on track and clients in the loop.
Martin Jarosinski
Lead Developer
Architects the systems our clients depend on daily.
Paul Rudenberg
Business Development
Connects businesses with the right technical solutions.
Kevin Killingbeck
Developer
Full-stack engineer building reliable, well-tested software.
Ready to build something?
Tell us about your project. Our founder Bryn personally reviews every inquiry and responds within one business day.