We are on a mission to streamline expense management for construction and residential service businesses, improving profitability and competitiveness

 

About us

Welcome to Outpave! 

We started our journey deeply immersed in the financial landscape, constantly surrounded by numbers, graphs, and spreadsheets. While this might sound dull to some, for us, it was where magic happened. As we ventured further, we identified a glaring challenge: hard-working construction professionals, like you, grappling with the complexities of expense management.  

It became clear that many SMBs were being held back by the lack of a proper-sized solution. 

That's where our vision for Outpave took root. We wanted to create a platform that wasn't just another corporate-sized financial tool, but a partner for construction businesses. A partner that understands the nuances of the industry and is geared to simplify the tedious financial processes. 

At Outpave, we believe in empowering you to focus on what you truly love — shaping the skyline, laying the bricks, and seeing your architectural dreams come to life. We handle the financial intricacies, ensuring you have a seamless experience. 

So, if you're ready to simplify how you handle your business finances, you're in the right place.  

Together, let's build a future – (And ditch those expense reports!) 

Cheers! 

Meet our team

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Zach Ahlstedt, CEO Cofounder

Guiding Outpave s visionary leadership, Zach is dedicated in shaping tailored expense management solutions for the construction & and residential services sector.  

He brings his 15-year track record in spend management at a top Fortune 100 firm where he spearheaded the business’s largest launch and won the company’s Entrepre Award – a testament to his innovation and industry insight.  

With a pulse on industry trends and challenges, he's the driving force behind Outpave's continuous growth.  

Zach lives in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas with his three daughters and wife, Jamie. On the weekends you can find him cycling, running trails, or cheering for Texas Tech's sports. 

GO RAIDERS! 

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Julie Simon, VP of Marketing

Guiding Outpave's marketing strategy & and innovative spirit, Jules leverages her deep industry knowledge to position Outpave as the go-to expense management solution for the construction & residential services sector. 

With a rich history of leading high-impact campaigns and cultivating brand identities at global SaaS companies, she has successfully transformed marketing visions into tangible results.  

Jules resides in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas, alongside her husband, Paul, and their three mischievous dogs - Otis, Oscar, & Lucy.  

When not driving Outpave's marketing endeavors, Jules can be found lacing up her running shoes and pounding the pavement. 

Ask her to go for a RUN! 

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Julie
David
David Cauthron, CTO & Founder

Leading the technological evolution at Outpave, David is dedicated to innovating our expense management system, specifically for the construction & home service sectors.  

He has over 20 years of tech expertise, starting off in the world of web development and eventually becoming a key strategist in system design. As a former Senior Director of eCommerce for a renowned Fortune 500 company, David's leadership pushed the company's online presence to generate billion-dollar revenues. He specializes in security measures and innovative payment integrations, David's role of CTO underscores Outpave's unwavering commitment to technological advancement and streamlined customer journey.  

David's experience not only amplifies Outpave's stance in the expense management realm but also fuels our drive as we introduce our advanced suite of solutions on our product roadmap. 

David lives in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas, with his two children and wife, Jennifer.  On the weekends you can find him coding, gaming or cycling through DFW! 

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Julie
Julie Simon

Guiding Outpave's marketing strategy & and innovative spirit, Jules leverages her deep industry knowledge to position Outpave as the go-to expense management solution for the construction & residential services sector. 

With a rich history of leading high-impact campaigns and cultivating brand identities at global SaaS companies, she has successfully transformed marketing visions into tangible results.  

Jules resides in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas, alongside her husband, Paul, and their three mischievous dogs - Otis, Oscar, & Lucy.  

When not driving Outpave's marketing endeavors, Jules can be found lacing up her running shoes and pounding the pavement. 

Ask her to go for a RUN! 

Connect with Jules on Linkedin

OUR VALUES

Customer-Centric Innovation with Vision, Results, and People at Heart

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Customer Obsessed

Begin every process by understanding the customer's needs and work backward to fulfill them. This is how we earn and maintain their trust by consistently aligning our actions with their objectives.

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Drive by Innovation

Foster an environment with healthy debate, support, and trust among team members. We welcome constructive debate to surface the best ideas, irrespective of their origin. Operate from a foundation of mutual trust and commitment to shared goals.

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Work with a Clear Vision

Ensure all align with the company vision and goals, but always with our customers at the center. Use immediate wins to progress towards a larger vision. Do not sacrifice the overall vision for short-term gain.

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Impact Focused

Deliver high-quality, sustainable results – Use data to drive actions that deliver on success measures & KPI’s. Be accountable to your role. Never cut corners. Never use unethical practices to achieve results.

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