Jim Solomon

Background

About Jim Solomon

With over 15 years at ChargePoint, I've been at the forefront of innovation and strategic leadership, driving significant growth in the EV charging industry. Alongside the founders, I pioneered a "capital light" business model that has defined our industry's trajectory. From shaping ChargePoint's software strategy from inception through IPO to orchestrating the successful acquisition of two companies, I specialize in crafting roadmaps and products that align seamlessly with our strategic vision. I also love defining, building, and shipping great products that delight customers and fulfill business goals. At ChargePoint, I lead our industry-leading efforts in utilizing machine learning to predict and prevent failures, ensuring our customers—and their customers—enjoy a flawless charging experience. Prior to ChargePoint, my career spanned successful management of hardware and software products in the networking and telecommunications sectors. I authored a successful book on Mobile networking published by Prentice Hall, managed an IETF working group, and defined Motorola's data strategy. I balance my professional pursuits with my passions for astrophotography and playing lead guitar.