Jim Topich

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Chief Innovation Officer at Kinetic Vision

Cincinnati Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Jim Topich is the Chief Innovation Officer at Kinetic Vision, where he has built his career for over two decades, advancing from Design Engineer. A University of Cincinnati alumnus, he is an industry leader in product and process development, focusing on digital twin technology and intellectual property.

Jim is a passionate advocate for STEM education and fostering the next generation of engineers, inspired by his daughters journey into mechanical engineering. He actively promotes STEM interests and mentorship, sharing his daughters story to encourage young talent in the field.

He has been instrumental in developing unique intellectual property for Kinetic Vision, which is covered by multiple US patents.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Consensus Focused

Optimistic

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Packaging Innovation
He is leading a partnership with AeroFlexx to redefine packaging development, moving concepts to commercialization with greater speed and precision.
Digital Twin Technology
He is a key figure in Kinetic Vision's development of digital twin and simulation technologies to accelerate client innovation.
STEM Education
Publicly shares his daughter's story of pursuing mechanical engineering at the University of Cincinnati to inspire the future of STEM.

Media Appearances

Kinetic Vision | Dassault Systèmes – Customer Story featuring Jim Topich, Chief Innovation Officer. Featured in Dassault Systèmes

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Designing PCBs 5x Faster Despite the Pandemic – Customer Success Webinar with Kinetic Vision. Featured in Altium (Resources)

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AeroFlexx and Kinetic Vision Partner to Develop Liquid Packaging – Interview with Jim Topich. Featured in Packaging Impressions

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Work History

6-2025
Chief Innovation Officer at Kinetic Vision
6-2020 - 6-2025
Senior Vice President at Kinetic Vision
6-2016 - 6-2020
Vice President of Engineering at Kinetic Vision
6-2010 - 6-2016
Director of Engineering at Kinetic Vision
8-2000 - 6-2010
Desgin Engineer at Kinetic Vision

Education

1995 - 2000
Bachelor of Science - BS from University of Cincinnati

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Insights For Selling To Jim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jim is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jim

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jim move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Jim take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Jim

Personality Compatibility


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