
Steve
Raines
Development DirectorAs Development Director, Steve oversees and leads the strategies, efforts and advancements of 19 Ideas’ Development Team. By fusing operational practices with emerging technology, he will guide the development team’s approach to building innovative product and web solutions for our clients and our own proprietary solutions.
Steve builds relationships across the team that are rooted in a foundation of collaboration and mutual respect. His role creates seamless integrations with 19 Ideas’ multi-state development team and the in-house marketing team to create seamless processes. He employs a player-coach model that leads from the front while actively working hand and hand with the team.
Prior to joining 19 Ideas, Steve is a seasoned technology entrepreneur focused on practical solutions to business problems. In the 25 years prior to joining 19 Ideas, he built and sold several businesses including Pointman and Algonquin. He’s also been an active supporter and early champion of the Buffalo startup community.
As Development Director, Steve oversees and leads the strategies, efforts and advancements of 19 Ideas’ Development Team. By fusing operational practices with emerging technology, he will guide the development team’s approach to building innovative product and web solutions for our clients and our own proprietary solutions.
Steve builds relationships across the team that are rooted in a foundation of collaboration and mutual respect. His role creates seamless integrations with 19 Ideas’ multi-state development team and the in-house marketing team to create seamless processes. He employs a player-coach model that leads from the front while actively working hand and hand with the team.
Prior to joining 19 Ideas, Steve is a seasoned technology entrepreneur focused on practical solutions to business problems. In the 25 years prior to joining 19 Ideas, he built and sold several businesses including Pointman and Algonquin. He’s also been an active supporter and early champion of the Buffalo startup community.