Meet the Partners Driving AI Transformation
At Piña Partners, we believe in bringing extraordinary minds together to deliver real world AI results fast. Our partners, Kelly Southall and Rick Solner, combine decades of experience across software, AI, and enterprise innovation.
Kelly Southall
Partner
Kelly Southall brings 25+ years of AI leadership to Piña Partners, having guided Fortune 500 firms and startups alike in building intelligent systems that drive ROI. With experience at global firms like CSC, IBM, SPSS, SAS, and Accenture, Kelly blends deep technical knowledge with strategic foresight. As a Chief AI Officer and CTO, he has architected resilient, scalable platforms that deliver business value across industries. At Piña Partners, Kelly leads AI strategy and architecture, helping clients unlock new revenue, optimize operations, and embed intelligence at every level of the enterprise.
Rick Solner
Partner
Rick Solner is a product builder and startup veteran with over 20 years of experience leading software innovation. From shaping analytics platforms at SPSS IBM to launching mobile tech for global events like the X Games and Lollapalooza, Rick has a deep history of turning vision into scalable technology. After his first company was acquired, Rick shifted focus to AI working with engineers and data scientists to create tools that simplify complexity and empower decision makers. At Piña Partners, Rick leads product development and customer delivery, ensuring clients receive high impact solutions tailored for speed and scale.
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