We’re a team of 30 passionate individuals (and a few dogs) based in Redwood City, with experience spanning Google, Apple, Facebook, and several startups. But what truly sets us apart are our roots some of us come from families of builders, painters, and contractors. Beyond tech, Rundoo is deeply connected to the building supplies industry. In fact, two of our team members were once GMs at paint stores: Jason, our Implementation Specialist, hails from Paint Headquarters in Kentucky, and Tyler, our Head of Data, came from Kings Paint in Capitola. (Don’t worry, the owners gave their full support!)
Having witnessed firsthand how small businesses struggle with outdated software, we knew there had to be a better way. Look at restaurants today - they've evolved from using disconnected systems for payments and orders to using all-in-one platforms like Toast. Yet, in the building materials space, many businesses are still managing a patchwork of outdated tools. That's why we started Rundoo - to simplify and transform the way these businesses operate.
Nick and Andrew met in 2016 while studying abroad in Oxford. They stayed close friends, working in finance and tech, but always knew they wanted to build something together - something that actually helped people. With family in the trades, they kept hearing the same frustration: Contractors were wasting time running between job sites and suppliers. So, they built Runner, a B2B marketplace that made ordering and delivery seamless.
One of the first stores they walked into, Gray's Paint, confirmed the need for better tech - and they jumped in. Over time, Rundoo evolved beyond just a marketplace. As they built relationships with shop owners, it became clear the real bottleneck wasn’t just logistics - it was outdated store software.
So, with the trust of a few key industry leaders, they built a modern platform, including a POS system designed for paint and hardware stores. Today, Rundoo is powering businesses across the industry, growing through word of mouth and deep relationships.
These stores aren’t just supply shops but hubs of knowledge and community. By giving them the tools they need, we’re helping them thrive in a digital world while keeping the heart of the industry intact.
At Rundoo, we’re here to create lasting impact - not just short-term financial returns. Many software companies end up selling to private equity (PE) firms or large SaaS roll-ups, which often prioritize profits over product quality and customer experience. We've seen this happen with industry leaders. Decor Fusion and Eagle have sold to Epicor, Rocksolid MAX and Spruce have sold to ECI and many others systems have also been sold. At Rundoo, we get acquisition emails at least once a month and chose to ignore them, we’re in it for the long haul!
When companies sell to PE firms, they’re often treated purely as financial assets. Cutting R&D and customer support maximizes short-term profits but leaves customers with outdated, unsupported software. Even if the revenue numbers stay the same, the value and impact for customers plummet.
We don’t believe in taking the easy exit. We believe in building for future generations because our customers deserve software that grows with them, not one that gets left behind. That’s why we’re committed to:
We’ll keep investing in R&D to ensure Rundoo stays ahead of the curve.
Your success matters to us, and we’ll never cut corners on customer service.
We aren’t building Rundoo to sell to a PE firm. We’re building it to serve you—today, tomorrow, and for years to come.
We’re here to build something great, and we’re in it for the long run. Thanks for being part of the journey.