About us
A small team that builds big things
Acts Media was founded in 2006 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. For 20 years, we've been building custom software for businesses that need it to work — and keep working. No venture funding, no growth-at-all-costs. Just good work for good clients, year after year.
Our clients range from Fortune 500 companies like 3M to local Minnesota businesses. What they have in common is a need for software that solves real problems — not off-the-shelf products that require workarounds, but purpose-built tools designed around their workflows.
Meet the founder
Bryn Knatterud
Bryn graduated from St. Olaf College in 2006 with a degree in history — not computer science. He taught himself to code and founded Acts Media that same year, at 21 years old.
Twenty years later, he still leads every client relationship personally. When you reach out to Acts Media, you're talking to Bryn. When your project kicks off, Bryn is in the room. That's not a sales pitch — it's how a small company works.
His approach to business is built on transparency and fair dealing. He'd rather lose a deal than sign a contract that doesn't serve the client. Clients who've worked with Acts Media come back because they trust Bryn and his team to tell the truth, even when it's uncomfortable.
"You really need to create an atmosphere of openness and trust to have good business."
The team
A small team that does the actual work
No account managers. No junior devs learning on your dime. Every person on our team is senior, and every person works directly with clients.
Bryn Knatterud
Founder
History major turned technologist. Founded Acts Media in 2006 and has led the company for 20 years, working directly with every client.
David Solberg
Operations
Keeps the engine running. Manages project timelines, client communications, and ensures nothing falls through the cracks.
Martin Jarosinski
Lead Developer
Senior engineer who architects and builds the core systems our clients depend on every day.
Paul Rudenberg
Business Development
Connects businesses with the right solutions. Helps new clients understand what custom software can do for them.
Kevin Killingbeck
Developer
Full-stack developer focused on building reliable, well-tested software that works in the real world.
How we're different
What you get with a small team
Direct founder access
Bryn is involved in every project. You always know who to call.
Senior engineers only
No juniors, no offshore teams. Every person writing code has years of experience.
No handoffs
The people you meet are the people who build your software.
20-year track record
We've been around since 2006. Our clients stay because we deliver.
Located in
Saint Paul, Minnesota
1128 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105
We work with clients locally in the Twin Cities and remotely across the country. Whether you're down the street or across the country, the experience is the same.
Want to work with us?
Let's have a conversation about your project. No pressure, no sales pitch.