Tom O’Keefe

CEO

Tom brings a wealth of experience working with early and growth-stage software companies in both operational and board roles, drawing from a diverse background that includes roles at Fortune 500 companies and startups. His unique perspective on enterprise building is grounded in a belief that technology can catalyze human performance and connection, making him a refreshing force for transformation in the tech industry.

Over the past decade, Tom has observed the growing impact of social technology on marketing, e-commerce, and business processes, further enriching his expertise. Most recently, he served as CEO of 4-Tell, a pioneering company in data-driven personalization and intelligent collaboration for merchants. Under Tom’s leadership, 4-Tell launched the industry’s first platform designed specifically for merchant sales teams and eCommerce professionals, leveraging cross-channel transaction data and advanced machine learning to revolutionize customer engagement. This success led to 4-Tell’s acquisition by SearchSpring in 2020.

Tom specializes in business and revenue planning, sales execution, programmatic marketing, solution consulting, business modeling, CRM, compliance and risk management, and business governance. His expertise and leadership continue to drive innovative growth in the tech sector, fueled by a commitment to leveraging technology as a powerful agent for change.

Cory Rice

CFO

Cory is a strategic finance leader who focuses on helping companies drive strategic decision-making, execute with discipline, and grow in a sustainable way. His career includes roles across global consumer brands, tech-enabled services, and high-growth SaaS companies, where he has led teams through major transitions, scaling efforts, and operational change.

Before joining Solo, Cory led FP&A and operational finance teams at Pattern, Nu Skin, Vivint, Inspire Energy, and Hewlett Packard. He has worked closely with executive teams to increase profitability, improve planning, modernize financial processes, and guide capital allocation. His work has included building strategic relationships with business partners, leading restructuring efforts, and introducing automation that allowed teams to focus on more meaningful analysis.

Cory believes strong finance teams are built on clarity, accountability, and genuine partnership. He enjoys helping leaders understand the story behind the numbers and creating systems that support long-term growth.

Tim Price

CRO

Tim is a transformational sales executive with a proven record of building and leading high-performance teams that drive multi-million-dollar revenue growth. He brings deep expertise in private equity and venture-backed high-growth technology and SaaS companies, with extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions, and integrations.

Tim excels at professionalizing software companies at any stage, scaling both marketing efforts and inbound and outbound sales models. His leadership is marked by the implementation of robust sales processes and methodologies that unify sales and marketing teams, creating the alignment needed for growth and scalability.

A strategic builder of collaborative demand generation engines, Tim has successfully deployed a comprehensive martech stack, bringing together Marketing, Sales Development, Customer Success, and both inside and outside sales teams. His approach balances productivity across Marketing and Sales, driving a consistent and well-distributed pipeline.

Tim’s guiding principle, or “Why,” is to inspire those around him, working together to make each day better—a philosophy that underpins his leadership and passion for driving transformative growth.

Patrick Weisz

VP of Engineering

Patrick Weisz is the Vice President of Engineering at Solo, where he leads the teams responsible for building and scaling the technology behind Solo’s platform. He brings more than 15 years of software engineering and leadership experience, including an extensive background in fintech, where he helped build and operate secure payment and financial technology platforms serving banks, credit unions, and their customers.

Having worked his way from software developer to engineering executive, Patrick has gained hands-on experience across nearly every aspect of building, operating, and growing SaaS products. He is passionate about developing strong teams, simplifying complex problems, and creating technology that makes a meaningful difference for customers.

Outside of work, Patrick lives in Fort Wayne with his wife and four children. When he isn’t building software, you’ll likely find him 3D printing, painting miniatures, working on an RC vehicle, or cheering on one of his kids at their latest activity.

DJ Strader

VP of Business Development

DJ brings extensive experience in sales, business development, and product management.

He has played a key role in shaping Solo.

Filling various roles at Solo, from operations and helping the team figure out different challenges to product management and creation.

DJ has been instrumental in building industry relationships.

His ability to understand customer needs and communicate with clients was invaluable in driving the early adoption of Solo’s products.

Looking into the future, DJ is focused on further establishing Solo as a leading brand in the industry. He is passionate about expanding the company’s offerings beyond solar and venturing into other verticals.

With his drive and determination, DJ is committed to leading Solo to new heights and revolutionizing the home experience for consumers. Whether it’s through strategic partnerships, innovative products, or leveraging data, DJ is dedicated to shaping the future of Solo and making a positive impact in the industry.