about us
Made to Live Outside
Our Vision
We believe every moment outside deserves sound as bold and inspiring as the experiences you create. Music should always elevate the atmosphere—not complicate it. Our vision was born from a timeless challenge: how to enjoy premium, powerful sound outdoors without the hassle of tangled wires, complex installations, or the constant need for charging. The goal was simple yet ambitious: create an audiophile-grade speaker that was wireless, rugged enough to endure the elements, and smart enough to power itself endlessly with the sun.
Our Mission
Premium Sound. Powered by the Sun.
Our mission is to deliver extraordinary audio experiences, powered by the sun. With lodge, you get uninterrupted, high-fidelity sound through a system that's always ready, always charged, and built for life outdoors.
Team
The Leadership Behind the Sound
Sanjiv Lal
President
Max Output: Scales businesses from millions to billions without losing sight of the customer experience.
Claim to Fame: Grew Bose's B2B Americas business from $200M to the company's largest sales division.
Motto: "Everything is Possible - Nothing is Impossible".
Favorite Lodge Product: Lodge Solar Speaker 4 - "Perfect for bringing premium sound outdoors, no strings attached".
Nathan Vohwinkle
Co-Founder & Sales Operations
Max Output: Triples sales while streamlining operations with a dash of Michigan grit.
Claim to Fame: Took Michigan Pipe & Valve from $7M to $21M before selling to a public company. He is also a patent holder for a breakthrough geothermal HVAC system.
Motto: "If it's worth building, build it to last".
Favorite Lodge Product: Lodge Solar Speaker 4 - "It's tough enough for the jobsite and smooth enough for the backyard".
Sanjiv Lal
President
Max Output: Scales businesses from millions to billions without losing sight of the customer experience.
Claim to Fame: Grew Bose's B2B Americas business from $200M to the company's largest sales division.
Motto: "Everything is Possible - Nothing is Impossible".
Favorite Lodge Product: Lodge Solar Speaker 4 - "Perfect for bringing premium sound outdoors, no strings attached".
Nathan Vohwinkle
Co-Founder & Sales Operations
Max Output: Triples sales while streamlining operations with a dash of Michigan grit.
Claim to Fame: Took Michigan Pipe & Valve from $7M to $21M before selling to a public company. He is also a patent holder for a breakthrough geothermal HVAC system.
Motto: "If it's worth building, build it to last".
Favorite Lodge Product: Lodge Solar Speaker 4 - "It's tough enough for the jobsite and smooth enough for the backyard".
Drew Huffman
Vice President, Sales
Max Output: Builds powerhouse retail partnerships with the biggest names in consumer electronics.
Claim to Fame: Managed Bose's $400M Best Buy business and launched iconic QuietComfort headphones and SoundLink® speakers in key accounts.
Motto: "Relationships first, revenue follows".
Favorite Lodge Product: Lodge Solar Speaker 4 - "Because good sound belongs everywhere even the tailgate".
Matt Leuchtmann
Managing Partner, Finance & Operations
Max Output: Keeps the gears turning, the numbers balanced, and the systems running like clockwork.
Claim to Fame: A 15-year career in corporate finance, managing M&A deals worth hundreds of millions.
Motto: "Numbers don't lie - but they can tell a great story".
Favorite Lodge Product: Lodge Solar Speaker 4 - "Perfect blend of performance, durability, and ROI".
Drew Huffman
Vice President, Sales
Max Output: Builds powerhouse retail partnerships with the biggest names in consumer electronics.
Claim to Fame: Managed Bose's $400M Best Buy business and launched iconic QuietComfort headphones and SoundLink® speakers in key accounts.
Motto: "Relationships first, revenue follows".
Favorite Lodge Product: Lodge Solar Speaker 4 - "Because good sound belongs everywhere even the tailgate".
Matt Leuchtmann
Managing Partner, Finance & Operations
Max Output: Keeps the gears turning, the numbers balanced, and the systems running like clockwork.
Claim to Fame: A 15-year career in corporate finance, managing M&A deals worth hundreds of millions.
Motto: "Numbers don't lie - but they can tell a great story".
Favorite Lodge Product: Lodge Solar Speaker 4 - "Perfect blend of performance, durability, and ROI".
It is simply the best-sounding speaker I have ever tested.
This is a beautifully balanced speaker that does indeed sound great outdoors.
Solar power or no, the Lodge deserves consideration for its sound quality alone.
Our Journey
The Vision
Our journey began with a simple but ambitious goal: create an audiophile-grade outdoor speaker that was effortless to set up and never needed to be charged. A team of industry experts and former Bose executives was formed to make it a reality.
Our Journey
The Launch
We successfully launched and funded through Kickstarter and Indiegogo, shipping over 2,000 speakers to our first supporters. We followed this by debuting our direct-to-consumer store, lodgesound.com.
Our Journey
The Proof
We expanded to Amazon and other major CE retailers. With consistent firmware enhancements, we earned praise from Forbes and Tom's Guide, backed by a 4.7-star customer rating.
Our Journey
The Partnership
We proudly launched with Best Buy, bringing our solar-powered, weatherproof speakers to more homes across the country. The future is bright, with more innovation on the horizon.
NO CABLES. NO CHARGING. JUST GREAT SOUND.