About 829 Studios

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With sound creative and technical solutions at our core, 829 Studios creates value for our clients through precise and intelligent digital strategy. And because our full-service agency can create what we conceive, our ideas turn out just as we imagined them.

 
Creativity starts with an idea, but pairing an idea with smart and innovative execution is what drives success. 829 Studios places the utmost importance on matching our technological capabilities to our clients’ needs. We believe that great websites don’t just have a bunch of flashy graphics and complex backend systems; great websites solve problems, convey messages and deliver meaningful experiences. Ultimately, our clients partner with us so they can provide a greater service to their customers through better design and the more effective use of technology.

We believe in the following:

  • Partners on every piece of business, from the first pitch through to the final deliverables
  • Small, agile teams to make the most effective use of your budget
  • Direct access to the people actually doing the work, so no promising things that can’t be delivered.

829 Studios Leadership Team

We’re designers, developers, explorers, creators and collaborators who work together to get the job done – all while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

Nick Riotto

Founding Partner

Work

Before launching 829 Studios, Nick worked in the Entertainment division at Interpublic Group’s Initiative. In this capacity, Nick worked with CBS, Showtime, and Lionsgate to create digital media and guerrilla marketing campaigns for high-profile programs like Dexter, Weeds and more. Prior to Initiative, Nick held a similar position at ABC Entertainment where he worked in Primetime Advertising, Marketing and Promotions developing launch campaigns for shows like LOST, Dancing With the Stars, Grey’s Anatomy and Desperate Housewives.

Life

Nick grew up in Bridgewater, NJ before moving up north to attend Boston University where he majored in Communication Studies. Nick has been creating websites since the age of 11 and sold his first Internet business at age 13. Nick lives in Back Bay with his dog and enjoys travelling throughout the northeast.

Nick Riotto, Founding Partner

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Founding Partner

Work

Before launching 829 Studios, Nick worked in the Entertainment division at Interpublic Group’s Initiative. In this capacity, Nick worked with CBS, Showtime, and Lionsgate to create digital media and guerrilla marketing campaigns for high-profile programs like Dexter, Weeds and more. Prior to Initiative, Nick held a similar position at ABC Entertainment where he worked in Primetime Advertising, Marketing and Promotions developing launch campaigns for shows like LOST, Dancing With the Stars, Grey’s Anatomy and Desperate Housewives.

Life

Nick grew up in Bridgewater, NJ before moving up north to attend Boston University where he majored in Communication Studies. Nick has been creating websites since the age of 11 and sold his first Internet business at age 13. Nick lives in Back Bay with his dog and enjoys travelling throughout the northeast.

Nick Riotto

Founding Partner

Work

Before launching 829 Studios, Nick worked in the Entertainment division at Interpublic Group’s Initiative. In this capacity, Nick worked with CBS, Showtime, and Lionsgate to create digital media and guerrilla marketing campaigns for high-profile programs like Dexter, Weeds and more. Prior to Initiative, Nick held a similar position at ABC Entertainment where he worked in Primetime Advertising, Marketing and Promotions developing launch campaigns for shows like LOST, Dancing With the Stars, Grey’s Anatomy and Desperate Housewives.

Life

Nick grew up in Bridgewater, NJ before moving up north to attend Boston University where he majored in Communication Studies. Nick has been creating websites since the age of 11 and sold his first Internet business at age 13. Nick lives in Back Bay with his dog and enjoys travelling throughout the northeast.

Peter Ross

Founding Partner

Work

Prior to co-founding 829 Studios, Peter launched several startups and specialized in early stage companies.  After the sale of his second startup, he began helping other entrepreneurs raise capital, develop competitive strategies, attract consumers, design their products and launch successfully.  Peter also works with a range of local and international companies to develop comprehensive marketing strategies across platforms, demographics and markets.

Life

Peter grew up in Westport, CT and attended Boston University where he majored in International Relations.  Commuting to London for a long weekend each month, he completed his Executive MBA at Imperial College focusing on strategy, marketing and entrepreneurship.  When not at the office, you’ll probably find Peter on a squash court!

Peter Ross, Founding Partner

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Founding Partner

Work

Prior to co-founding 829 Studios, Peter launched several startups and specialized in early stage companies.  After the sale of his second startup, he began helping other entrepreneurs raise capital, develop competitive strategies, attract consumers, design their products and launch successfully.  Peter also works with a range of local and international companies to develop comprehensive marketing strategies across platforms, demographics and markets.

Life

Peter grew up in Westport, CT and attended Boston University where he majored in International Relations.  Commuting to London for a long weekend each month, he completed his Executive MBA at Imperial College focusing on strategy, marketing and entrepreneurship.  When not at the office, you’ll probably find Peter on a squash court!

Peter Ross

Founding Partner

Work

Prior to co-founding 829 Studios, Peter launched several startups and specialized in early stage companies.  After the sale of his second startup, he began helping other entrepreneurs raise capital, develop competitive strategies, attract consumers, design their products and launch successfully.  Peter also works with a range of local and international companies to develop comprehensive marketing strategies across platforms, demographics and markets.

Life

Peter grew up in Westport, CT and attended Boston University where he majored in International Relations.  Commuting to London for a long weekend each month, he completed his Executive MBA at Imperial College focusing on strategy, marketing and entrepreneurship.  When not at the office, you’ll probably find Peter on a squash court!

Daniel Ellis

Senior Developer

Daniel Ellis

Work

Daniel has a wide range of experience developing large-scale web and mobile applications. Dan has served as the lead developer on several major 829 Studios launches, including Sports Draft Daily, the South Shore YMCA and Boston Landlord Reviews.

Daniel was born in Louisiana and moved to Boston to attend Boston University, where he graduated with a degree in Psychology.

Life

Daniel got his first computer at the age of seven and has been obsessed since. He made his first website in elementary school, wrote his first game in middle school, and began doing web work for pay in high school. When asked at a career day in middle school what he wanted to do when he grew up, he told them a web developer, not expecting it to be true. After trying every major he could think of in college, he ended up going back to his roots. It turns out that little kid was right!

Dan Ellis, Senior Developer

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Senior Developer

Daniel Ellis

Work

Daniel has a wide range of experience developing large-scale web and mobile applications. Dan has served as the lead developer on several major 829 Studios launches, including Sports Draft Daily, the South Shore YMCA and Boston Landlord Reviews.

Daniel was born in Louisiana and moved to Boston to attend Boston University, where he graduated with a degree in Psychology.

Life

Daniel got his first computer at the age of seven and has been obsessed since. He made his first website in elementary school, wrote his first game in middle school, and began doing web work for pay in high school. When asked at a career day in middle school what he wanted to do when he grew up, he told them a web developer, not expecting it to be true. After trying every major he could think of in college, he ended up going back to his roots. It turns out that little kid was right!

Daniel Ellis

Senior Developer

Daniel Ellis

Work

Daniel has a wide range of experience developing large-scale web and mobile applications. Dan has served as the lead developer on several major 829 Studios launches, including Sports Draft Daily, the South Shore YMCA and Boston Landlord Reviews.

Daniel was born in Louisiana and moved to Boston to attend Boston University, where he graduated with a degree in Psychology.

Life

Daniel got his first computer at the age of seven and has been obsessed since. He made his first website in elementary school, wrote his first game in middle school, and began doing web work for pay in high school. When asked at a career day in middle school what he wanted to do when he grew up, he told them a web developer, not expecting it to be true. After trying every major he could think of in college, he ended up going back to his roots. It turns out that little kid was right!

Ted Kolb

Project Coordinator

Work

Ted is responsible for managing accounts from start to finish, providing post-launch support and on-going marketing consulting. Since joining 829 Studios, Ted has implemented solutions that include venture-backed start-up applications, full site redesigns, and strategic search engine marketing campaigns. In addition to project management, Ted has a strong knowledge of SalesForce and is Google AdWords Certified.

Ted received a BA in Economics and Business Administration from Boston University.

Life

Ted grew up in Seattle (where he claims it doesn’t actually rain too often) and is a die-hard fan of the Mariners and Seahawks (he even hopes that one day the Sonics will make a return). During the winter you can find him skiing throughout New England and in the summer he enjoys camping and hiking.

Ted Kolb, Project Coordinator

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Project Coordinator

Work

Ted is responsible for managing accounts from start to finish, providing post-launch support and on-going marketing consulting. Since joining 829 Studios, Ted has implemented solutions that include venture-backed start-up applications, full site redesigns, and strategic search engine marketing campaigns. In addition to project management, Ted has a strong knowledge of SalesForce and is Google AdWords Certified.

Ted received a BA in Economics and Business Administration from Boston University.

Life

Ted grew up in Seattle (where he claims it doesn’t actually rain too often) and is a die-hard fan of the Mariners and Seahawks (he even hopes that one day the Sonics will make a return). During the winter you can find him skiing throughout New England and in the summer he enjoys camping and hiking.

Ted Kolb

Project Coordinator

Work

Ted is responsible for managing accounts from start to finish, providing post-launch support and on-going marketing consulting. Since joining 829 Studios, Ted has implemented solutions that include venture-backed start-up applications, full site redesigns, and strategic search engine marketing campaigns. In addition to project management, Ted has a strong knowledge of SalesForce and is Google AdWords Certified.

Ted received a BA in Economics and Business Administration from Boston University.

Life

Ted grew up in Seattle (where he claims it doesn’t actually rain too often) and is a die-hard fan of the Mariners and Seahawks (he even hopes that one day the Sonics will make a return). During the winter you can find him skiing throughout New England and in the summer he enjoys camping and hiking.

OUR BOSTON OFFICE

Our office is located in Coolidge Corner in Brookline, just minutes from Fenway Park and Boston’s Back Bay.
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Our client list

  • Associations & Non-profits
  • Henry Kaufman Campgrounds
  • LIMA
  • South Shore YMCA
  • Youth Programs & Summer Camps
  • Beth Sholom Day Camp
  • Bunk1 Rollcall
  • Camp Agawak
  • Camp Canadensis
  • Camp Cody
  • Camp Inc.
  • Camp Interlaken
  • Camp Mataponi
  • Camp Matoaka
  • Camp Med-O-Lark
  • Camp Micah
  • Camp Nashoba
  • Camp Nicolet
  • Camp Ramah in New England
  • Camp Wekeela
  • Camp Winaukee
  • Cape Cod Sea Camps
  • Cohen Camps
  • Congressional Camp
  • Eagle River Camps
  • JCC Maccabi Sports Camp
  • Rolling River Day Camp
  • Sesame / Rockwood Camps
  • West Hills Day Camp
  • Willow Lake Day Camp
  • Windsor Mountain International
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Cape Cod Field Trips
  • Healthcare
  • BU Cosmetic & Laser Center
  • Harvard Stem Cell Institute
  • Harvard Legal Services Center
  • International Mesothelioma Program at Brigham & Women’s Hospital
  • Longwood Dental
  • Real Estate
  • Broadway Village Real Estate
  • The Higgins Group
  • Ingram & Hebron
  • Jason Kinard
  • Lipof Real Estate Services
  • Retail
  • Boston Common Coffee Co.
  • Salon Central
  • Wilderness House
  • Zen Tara Tea
  • Technology & Apps
  • GeoFluent by Lionbridge
  • OptoSource
  • RapidInfluence
  • RealInsight Inc.
  • SmartBooks
  • UFP Technologies
  • Vivox
  • Start-Ups
  • AxVault
  • The Babysitters of Boston
  • Boston Landlord Reviews
  • ChoiceCamps.com
  • ClubFanatics.com
  • EatbyTweet.com
  • EventVideo.com
  • OfferedLocal.com
  • PadMatcher.com
  • SportsDraftDaily.com
  • Education
  • A Place to Grow Childcare
  • Boston University
  • Congressional Schools of Virginia
  • The Gersh Organization
  • South Shore Natural Science Center
  • TeenLife
  • Professional Services
  • Donovan Hatem LLP
  • Reid Label & Graphics
  • Quasars Consulting