
Aaron Holm
Entrepreneur, innovator in housing and healthcare, founder, and product leader
Issaquah, Washington
Joined June 2026
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Summary
Aaron Holm is a serial entrepreneur with a history of founding and co-founding innovative technology companies, including Markham Street Media (acquired), Industrial Color (acquired), Mylio, and Blokable. He has experience in digital asset management, photo management software, and modular housing development. patientcircle+2
Holm has significant experience in product management and innovation at large organizations, notably leading the development of Amazon's physical retail businesses, Amazon Go and Amazon Books, where he focused on operational efficiencies and customer experience. geekwire+1
Following a personal health crisis involving a heart attack and quintuple bypass surgery, Aaron Holm shifted his focus to healthcare innovation. He co-founded the PatientCircle Research Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to improving patient care and recovery through peer coaching for major surgery patients, and also founded the Puget Sound chapter of Mended Hearts. patientcircle+2
He is a vocal advocate for housing innovation and affordability, as evidenced by his work with Blokable and Helix, and his writings on Substack and Thesis Driven, where he explores systemic changes and service-oriented approaches to housing development. substack+3
Holm also shares personal reflections and insights on his Substack, "The Heart of the Matter," discussing themes of transformation and the human journey, often relating to his entrepreneurial and health experiences. substack+1
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From Projects to Process
May 1, 2025An article discussing how applying service-oriented thinking to housing development can lower costs and deliver more housing.
The Heart of the Matter
A Substack publication where he writes intimate stories of transformation, housing innovation, and the journey of being human.