Honoring the Pioneers
The Blueprint of Relentless Execution. You cannot build the future of hardtech without honoring the grit it takes to establish it.
The Founders
Tom Scott & Kenneth Geyer
SO2L stands on a legacy forged over 25 years by its founders, Tom Scott and Kenneth Geyer. When they launched Liteye Systems, there was no existing roadmap for navigating the grueling landscapes of defense technology, advanced manufacturing, and global security within the B2B infrastructure. They had to build it themselves.
Through determination, strategic vision, and relentless execution, Tom and Kenneth took prototype hardtech and transformed it into mission-ready, military-grade defense systems deployed worldwide. More than just a technology company, they built a world-class culture rooted in integrity, collaboration, and operational excellence.
At SO2L, we don't just preserve that legacy. We actively leverage that same DNA to help today's growth-stage innovators navigate their own paths to commercial success.
25+
Years of Defense Legacy
7,200
Sq. Ft. ESD Technical Floor
4K
Broadcast Studio
10G
Blazing-Fast Network Backbone
The Transformation
The Transformation & Infrastructure
From Shared Desks to Contract-Ready Infrastructure
Transitioning this facility from the singular home of Liteye into a multi-faceted industry hub required a massive, deliberate evolution. Traditional environments are not recognized by SAM.gov or federal procurement agencies for secure government contracting, which can stall hardtech and defense startups at the gate.
We engineered SO2L to bridge that exact gap. We have created an all-in-one ecosystem where private executive suites seamlessly connect with advanced, dedicated engineering bays, specifically tailored for growth-stage innovators who need to pass strict regulatory and compliance audits.
"To support the operational needs of both scaling startups and established enterprises, we have heavily invested in the campus's physical and technical capabilities."
The Technical Floor: Features 7,200 sq. ft. of specialized, electrostatic discharge (ESD) epoxy flooring integrated with UniFi smart access controls, ensuring physical asset protection and a mission-ready environment for sensitive hardware checkouts.
Executive Face-Lift: The entire facility features modern, energy-efficient lighting, premium commercial finishes, and a clean, high-end architectural finish throughout to comfortably host visiting tier-1 defense contractors and venture investors.
Digital Backbone: Powered by a lightning-fast 10G network backbone, offering an ultra-secure, Tier 1 enterprise fiber architecture engineered to seamlessly scale with high-bandwidth data workflows.
Media & Impact: Coupled with our new custom 4K broadcast studio and versatile enterprise event spaces, SO2L is fully equipped to foster the exact type of high-performing community and culture that Liteye pioneered, positioning our members to scale and launch with total confidence.
The Liteye Legacy
25 Years in the Field
From desert deployments to military training programs, these are the real-world operations that shaped the campus you're standing on today.
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The Blueprint for the Next Generation Awaits
By linking next-generation innovators with the battle-tested expertise of founders who scaled global defense technology inside these exact walls, this campus is more than a facility. It is the definitive blueprint for your scaling success.