Matt Strippelhoff

Matt Strippelhoff is the co-founder and CEO of Red Hawk Technologies, a company he established in 2008 that specializes in developing, supporting and maintaining custom software applications for mid-market clientele.

A recipient of the 2022 Visionary Leader Award from The Circuit, Strippelhoff is known for his innovative "development-as-a-service" model. This approach bundles software development and support into a single monthly fee, leading to a customer retention rate of over 95%.

Under his leadership, Red Hawk has achieved significant growth, earning a spot on the 2024 and 2025 Inc. 5000 lists of America's fastest-growing private companies. In 2025, the company ranked No. 1065 nationally, placing it at No. 5 in Kentucky and No. 7 in the Cincinnati Metro area. Additionally, it was recognized as the 113th fastest-growing software development company in the nation.