ActiveRain is a Bellevue, WA based technology/media company hybrid that operates the largest and most active social network in the real estate space.

Our roots go back almost 6 years but unlike many new "real estate technology" companies we are not trying to change the business model, but rather provide the technology to augment an existing one. Over the years we've worked very closely with agents and companies both large and small, providing the technology to support their core business, selling homes. Our goal is to "Empower the real estate professional" and as an extension empower the consumer. We don't believe in placing additional barriers between the consumer and the agent.

In June 2006, we launched the ActiveRain Real Estate Network, a free social network and marketing platform for real estate professionals. This network helps agents to create business relationships both within the industry and with the consumer.

Jonathan has founded and run several successful companies over the past decade including Brio Realty, ActiveRain, Paradigm Interactive Media and WhyNotOwn Real Estate and has been a real estate agent himself for 10+ years. A serial entrepreneur, Jonathan's vision for ActiveRain developed through his passion of improving the way real estate business is done.

If Jonathan did not love starting businesses as much as he does, he would likely be a fashion photographer, or professional poker player.

Matt is co-founded ActiveRain along with Jonathan and James back in 2003 and has functioned in several roles throughout the company's history including CEO and VP of Product Development. He brings to the table a strong product development and technology background as well as a keen sense for business strategy. Prior to ActiveRain Matt has 8 years of experience within growing Northwest technology startups.

He is also a recognized amateur paleontologist, who has been credited with the discovery of several species of trilobites.

As ActiveRain's "Chief" community builder, Bob is spends his day helping to grow and maintain a vibrant community of real estate professionals. He has been actively involved as a member of ActiveRain from the very beginning and has a wealth of real estate knowledge having worked for several years as the COO of Brio Realty.

If you have contacted ActiveRain with a question or feedback, chances are you've talked to Nicole. She works closely with Bob to help keep the natives happy.

Rich was one of the first and most active members of the ActiveRain community. As a Community Builder, Rich will work very closely with Bob Stewart and Nicole Rae to support our members both on an individual basis and the community on the whole. We also look forward to him showing off some of his public speaking skills at various industry conferences and training events over the next year.

Brad another influential member in the ActiveRain community, has also joined the ActiveRain team.

Glindon's the new graphic designer for ActiveRain. He'll be responsible for "prettying" up much of the ActiveRain site and Localism as well as designing some cool ActiveRain branded gear (t-shirts, mugs, etc)

Kara has taken on the nearly impossible task of keeping all the bright (and often scatter brained minds) of the ActiveRain team organized and operating efficiently.