Building Brands That Build People

Sommardahl Ventures is a venture studio that creates purpose-driven brands that promote human flourishing—through innovation, integrity, and impact.

Sommardahl Ventures is a venture studio based in Nashville, dedicated to building purpose-driven, innovative companies that promote human flourishing. We don’t just launch businesses—we cultivate environments where people, purpose and great work thrive side by side.

Vision

By 2035, Sommardahl Ventures will be recognized globally as the model framework for creating companies that intentionally promote human flourishing.

Mark our words!

Mission

Every company we create, every team we build, and every decision we make is anchored in the belief that people matter—and that business can be a force for good.

Values

We were told we had to have at least 3 "core values". But there's only one value that matters to us:

"We will promote human flourishing in all that we do."

Brands We are Building

We bring our mission to life through a growing family of staffing companies that are designed to help both businesses and individuals thrive:

Staffing for software development roles and technical teams. We place talented engineers, testers, and dev leads in purpose-driven environments that respect craftsmanship.

Staffing for marketing and creative roles. We build marketing teams that bring strategy, storytelling, and design together to help brands grow with intention.

Staffing for skilled remote knowledge workers—virtual assistants, chiefs of staff, legal assistants, medical assistants, and more. We focus on finding the right fit for each role and nurturing talent behind the scenes.

Our Dedication to Human Flourishing

We don’t just match people with jobs—we walk alongside them. Our team members are supported through:

  • Internal mentoring programs

  • Monthly one-on-one growth meetings

  • Custom career growth pathways

  • Opportunities to earn micro-certifications

  • Built-in paid time off

  • Access to health insurance and medical care

  • Fair, competitive wages

  • Clients who value our core mission of human flourishing

This behind-the-scenes support ensures that our people are positioned for long-term success and flourishing while they work.

Clients and Collaborators

We’ve proudly served forward-thinking companies that share our values, including:

A Brief History

Sommardahl Ventures was founded in 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee by Byron Sommardahl, following his long-standing role as CTO of Acklen Avenue, a software company he co-founded in 2010. Byron’s experience shaped a deep commitment to building businesses that treat people with dignity and promote personal and professional growth.

Though Sommardahl Ventures is relatively young, it draws from over 13 years of experience working with talented individuals across Latin America. This includes building world-class teams and establishing processes for identifying and developing high-performing talent.

Meet Our Founder

Byron Sommardahl is a seasoned technologist and serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in software development and engineering leadership. As the former CTO and co-founder of Acklen Avenue, he helped scale a globally respected software development firm.

He’s known for his expertise in Test-Driven Development (TDD), Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and developer mentoring. Byron’s leadership is a blend of technical rigor and people-first values. He speaks frequently on agile leadership, human-centered design, and how companies can scale while caring deeply for their teams.

Learn more about Byron Sommardahl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sommardahl/

Let’s Build Something That Matters

Whether you’re looking for a talent partner, an innovation studio, or a conversation about how to build with purpose—Sommardahl Ventures is here to help.

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