About Kona House

Where the idea (and name) was born

It all started on a sunny patio in Kona, Hawaii.

Five of us - each running our own business - were sitting together overlooking the ocean, talking about work (because even in paradise, business owners can’t turn it off).

Between laughs and Mai Tais, it dawned on me that we all shared a similar problem.

Each of us had thousands of old leads - people who had shown interest, filled out a form, maybe even had a conversation - but never converted.

We realized we’d all been chasing new prospects while ignoring a goldmine of existing ones.

The Kona house and a map of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Being the Tech Guy...

My brain went into overdrive

and quickly had an idea that delivered a solution for each of us -

We would use AI to bring these leads back to life - completely on autopilot!

From Lightbulb to Launch

Right there in Kona, the concept for Kona House was born.

Our mission was simple:

Help other businesses revive their dead leads using AI and SMS.

We built a system that re-engages cold contacts with natural, human-like conversations.

The “House” part symbolizes the partnership — a place where technology, creativity, and performance come together under one roof.

And “Kona” reminds us where it all began — that moment of clarity surrounded by friends, surf, and possibility.

Now, what started as a vacation idea has turned into a performance-driven growth engine for companies across the country.

In the Hawaiian language, Kona means “leeward,” or the dry, downwind side of an island.

We would love to help you

At Kona House, we believe every lead deserves a second chance - and every business deserves a second shot at revenue they already earned. We’re proof that the best ideas can come when you least expect them... even on the beaches of Hawaii.

David Garthe
David Garthe

Founder and CEO

Jaime Fletcher
Jaime Fletcher

Senior Software Developer

Les Bakker
Les Bakker

Software Engineer

Alyssa Garrison
Alyssa Garrison

Web Development

Charlotte Johnson
Charlotte Johnson

Content Manager

Olivia Steiner
Olivia Steiner

Customers Manager

Charles Fairless
Charles Fairless

Customers Manager

Nancy Taylor
Nancy Taylor

Head of Marketing

Robert Walder
Robert Walder

Product Manager

Michael Green
Michael Green

Marketing Manager

Nadine Adams
Nadine Adams

Marketing Copywriter

Andrew Barker
Andrew Barker

Product Support Manager