It’s More Than Just Charging

Our cordless chargers with their custom branding opportunities bring brands to life on tabletops throughout the venue. We are actively engaged in our industry and genuinely understand how to compliment the efforts of Event Producers. Not only are our products of the highest quality and kept in pristine condition, they keep people connected - both to the online world, and within the event.

Imagine an event where attendees are sitting on the floor next to a plug. Imagine an event where attendees are worried about how they are going to make their phones last until the end of the day. Imagine an event where participants can't connect with their colleagues at work, their families at home, and more importantly, the sponsors that are supporting their experience.

Now imagine your event where guests are provided with a charger conveniently placed on their table: they use the event app, text their spouse, follow the sponsor on IG, plug their phone in and then shake hands with the colleague charging beside them.

Now that is providing your guest with a top tier experience.

That's #chargedup.

We charge. We brand. We bring people together.

Joel Olandesca

CEO/Founder
CHAIR: International Live Events Association, CaNADA

Joel's background includes extensive experience in mobile technology, marketing, and finances. He is a passionate advocate for the events industry and the impact it has on the global economy and culture. He served as the President of the International Live Events Association - Calgary Chapter for the 2018/2019 chapter year, and is the Immediate Past Chair for ILEA Canada. Being involved and volunteering directly in the industry allows him to continue on his path as an evolving event professional.

In addition to being an entrepreneur, innovator, and educator, he is also a firm believer of giving back to others. Joel is an avid volunteer who loves to support causes that are close to his heart.

Alisha Olandesca

CFO/Co-Founder

As SOS’ CFO, Alisha does more than keep things in line and make sure all of the numbers line up neatly. She also enjoys helping fellow entrepreneurs in the start up space -  in a speaking capacity, as a mentor, or just sharing war stories over coffee. To stretch the creative side of her brain, she keeps her hands busy by quilting, knitting, and embroidering.

Mike Metcalfe

Technology Lead

He's a family-man who believes in your tribe, your village, your community, your team. Whatever you call it, Mike works hard to be an active, contributing member of your success. He'll work to understand how, then help you be successful in absurd and wonderfully creative ways. He tends to leverage the fifteen years he's spent in events and his life-long passion for technology, but mostly, it's his contagious energy and genuine excitement for your challenges that creates the long-term relationships he builds with the people around him.

His love for his family, his friends, his favourite soccer teams, and his clients keep him #ChargedUp every day. A few cups of coffee help too ;)

BELLA

Chief Morale Officer

Bella was brought onto Team SOS with one objective — make sure smiles are plenty. It’s not an easy job, but she manages to maintain a good work-nap balance. Bella’s biggest project to date was an attempt to increase employee engagement via boops or noms. The results of this experiment were undetermined, so she has continued using both strategies.