About Us

Company Background

Nine Minute Mile was founded by two passionate runners who experienced firsthand the challenges of coordinating group runs. Frustrated by fragmented communication tools and the technology barriers that prevented full participation, they set out to create a solution that works for everyone in the running community.

Our approach is simple: meet runners where they are. Whether you prefer a feature-rich mobile app or the simplicity of text messages, Nine Minute Mile ensures that coordinating with your running group is effortless.

Meet Our Founders

Portrait of Ian Beatty, VP of Platform Engineering and Information Security

Ian Beatty

VP of Platform Engineering and Information Security

Ian brings over a decade of experience in building scalable platforms and securing user data. As an avid runner and former running club organizer, he understands the unique challenges of coordinating diverse groups of runners. His vision for Project Whitetail stems from countless hours spent managing spreadsheets, group texts, and email chains to organize weekly runs. Ian believes that technology should enhance community, not complicate it.

Portrait of John Costik, VP of Engineering

John Costik

VP of Engineering

John is a software engineer with a passion for creating elegant, user-focused solutions. A marathon runner and trail enthusiast, he's participated in running groups across multiple cities and witnessed how coordination challenges can diminish the joy of group running. His engineering philosophy centers on simplicity and accessibility—building tools that do exactly what they need to do, nothing more. At Nine Minute Mile, John leads the development of systems that prioritize reliability and ease of use above all else.