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Who We Are

Partners for Real-world Innovation

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Three Nerds partnering on innovation.
Three Nerds partnering on innovation.

How we work

Our business model is straightforward, offering two ways to work with us:

Consulting Model:
We do the work FOR you

 

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Hire us to be your outsourced full-service digital product team. Let us advise, design, deliver or optimize a customized digital product that differentiates you from your competition and drives the fastest time-to-value. We have the breadth and depth of change management expertise to lead you through the digital product lifecycle. From visioning to product optimization, we work with you to establish business goals, advise and lead you through each phase, ensuring the timely delivery of your custom digital solution. We have the agility to work for you on any part of your digital transformation journey, and can bring teams to your process - regardless of where you are, providing you the expertise and leadership when and how you need it.
The value to you:
  • Accelerated time to market
  • Centralized and controlled costs
  • Dedicated agile team providing knowledge continuum
  • Tailored solution with owned intellectual property
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Integrated Services Model:
We do the work WITH you

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Hire us to curate dedicated agile teams that complement and partner with your internal resources. Let us bring our Nerds to your process, collaborate, and fully integrate with your teams to extend your expertise. We work together to map your needs and get you where you need to go. Our breadth and depth of expertise across the digital product lifecycle allows us to provide you professional resources across strategy, design, engineering, QA and project management. Whatever your need,  we can quickly complete your project team needs with the perfect combination of Nerds. Our flexibility in workstyle enables you to work with us in defining your needs - and when and where you need talent, whether planning and consulting or execution.
The value to you:
  • Depth and breadth of talent
  • Customized teams to meet your needs
  • Reduced need to hire staff
  • Accelerated team performance
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Celebrating 20 Years of redefining what’s possible through technology

 

2023 marks a major milestone in Nerdery history — 20 years of exploration and innovation. For the past two decades, passionate Nerds have brought curiosity, creativity and commitment to deliver business breakthroughs for our clients. And our journey doesn't end here. In fact, it's only the beginning. We remain dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology, creating groundbreaking solutions, and making a positive impact on the world.

Collaboration is in our DNA

At the core of our success lies a team of senior experts who work closely with our clients to ensure their digital products and solutions are intuitive, attractive and user-friendly. Collaboration is core to our process, and we believe that open communication and teamwork are essential for delivering digital solutions that exceed expectations.  Whether you’re looking to develop a new product from scratch or optimize an existing one, we have a team of expert Nerds ready to collaborate and integrate seamlessly into your process. We understand that every project is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet the specific needs and goals of our clients. Contact us to get started

What is a digital product?

A digital product is a software-enabled solution that creates value to companies and their customers.

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Examples include:

  • Mobile Apps
  • Websites
  • Digital Marketplaces
  • Digital Games
  • Cloud-Based Software
  • Online Courses/Communities
  • Digital Media
Values at our core
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Take ownership and act
Take ownership and act

Step up. Simple as that. We’re empowered and expected to take a chance, to take the initiative and look for opportunities to drive our client’s business forward. So show up each day and give it your best shot.

Explore and innovate
Explore and innovate

A sense of adventure, an openness to change and a passion for innovation aren’t just for wild-haired inventors. Learn, be curious, adapt and stretch — all in service of growth for yourself and our clients.

Do what’s right
Do what’s right

Honesty and integrity are at the core of everything we do. It’s the bedrock. The foundation. And with that comes the promise of upholding our commitments, earning the trust of our clients and working in the best interests of one another.

In it together
In it together

No one does it alone—and that’s the beauty of it. The collective strength of our ideas and our belief in shared accountability is what drives success—for ourselves and our clients. So invest your time and energy in partnerships, in collaboration, and have each others’ backs. Because together, we’ve got this.

Industries

01Manufacturing
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Nerdery has guided the digital transformation of companies across the manufacturing landscape. We help businesses throughout the industry excel at market differentiation and customer centricity by using real-time data technology to enable informed decisions and navigate supply chain-forecasting challenges.

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02Medical technology
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We’ve helped healthcare and medtech leaders rise to a spectrum of business technology challenges, from developing proprietary platforms to crafting proof-of-concept prototypes to navigating regulation and approvals.

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03Consumer goods and services
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Nerdery partners with companies to create digital products and services that improve efficiency, profitability and the buying experience with solutions that align customer needs, operational demands and business growth.

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04Transportation and logistics
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Between disrupted supply chains, fewer drivers, and increased customer expectations for faster delivery, staying ahead can be a challenge. Nerdery is here to help you quickly create value through digital products to simplify shipping processes, improve visibility, and grow revenue.

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Our leadership
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Mike Schmidt
Mike Schmidt
Chief Executive Officer


Mike is a seasoned leader with 20 years experience in digital business consulting, where he is best known for solving complex business challenges and maximizing client outcomes through technology. He co-founded Nerdery in 2003, serving as CIO and then Chairman of Nerdery’s Board of Directors until being named CEO in 2020.

Steve Arndt
Steve Arndt
Chief Financial Officer


Steve joined Nerdery in 2015 as CFO and is responsible for the Finance, Legal and Nerd Support teams, as well as the Operations team. A certified CPA, Steve ensures the business strategy is properly funded and drives enterprise value.

Rachel Alm
Rachel Alm
Vice President of People Operations


As the head of Nerdery’s People Operations, Rachel leads initiatives focused on cultivating talent growth strategies and supporting Nerdery’s highly engaging work culture. Her success is rooted in her holistic HR approach, aiming to empower employees through meaningful career experiences and understanding their life goals.

Jake Pomplun
Jake Pomplun
Chief Growth Officer


As Nerdery’s Chief Growth Officer, Jake leads the Business Development team focusing on expansion opportunities, market penetration and delivering consistent value to new and current clients. With deep experience in leading businesses through digital transformation, Jake continues to redefine go-to-market strategies and deliver top-line growth.

Laura Etches
Laura Etches
Vice President of Marketing


Laura leads Nerdery’s marketing function, overseeing the planning and implementation of the department’s channel strategy, demand generation, lead nurturing, sales enablement, and program development initiatives to help grow our customer base.

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