Matt Strippelhoff

CEO

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.

Episode 517: Flip the Script: Start with Your Business Problem, Not the AI Tool

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May 12, 2026

Episode 517: Flip the Script: Start with Your Business Problem, Not the AI Tool

In this episode of Dynamics Corner, Kris, and Brad welcome back Matt Strippelhoff, CEO of Red Hawk Technologies, for a conversation that steps completely outside the tech bubble and into the boardroom. Forget models, frameworks, and token counts; this episode is for the business leader who keeps hearing about AI but still doesn't know where to begin. Matt's advice? Flip the script. Take AI out of the conversation entirely and start by mapping your most expensive workflows from opportunity to cas...

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Episode 440: The Future of Development: Is Software Disposable?

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Dec. 23, 2025

Episode 440: The Future of Development: Is Software Disposable?

In this episode of Dynamics Corner, Kris and Brad speak with Matt Strippelhoff, co-founder and CEO of Red Hawk Technologies. Listen as we explore the transformative role of AI in software development, highlighting how AI tools are reshaping the landscape by automating routine tasks and enhancing productivity. Our discussion delves into AI's ability to handle complex workflows, reduce development time, and enable rapid prototyping, making software more adaptable and disposable. We also examine th...

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Episode 431: Vibe Coding and the Future of Software Development

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Sept. 9, 2025

Episode 431: Vibe Coding and the Future of Software Development

In this episode of Dynamics Corner, Kris and Brad are joined by Matt Strippelhoff, CEO of Red Hawk Technologies, a company he founded in 2008 that specializes in developing, supporting, and maintaining custom software applications for mid-market clients. They dive into the evolving landscape of software development, exploring the concept of "vibe coding" and the impact of AI agents on the industry. They discuss the buy vs. build dilemma, emphasizing the importance of viewing software as an asset...

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