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Toban Zolman

Inspirer · DISC type di
Chief Executive Officer at Kivo
📍 Portland, Oregon, United States

Toban Zolman is a four-time founder and the current CEO of Kivo, a life sciences software company. With over 20 years of experience, he has raised more than $75 million in venture capital and specializes in streamlining document management for regulatory, clinical, and quality teams within the pharmaceutical industry.

Based in the Portland area, Toban is an avid cyclist. He is actively engaged in the local technology community, frequently posting about hiring for his Portland-based team. He holds both a BA and an MA from Kansas State University.

Unique fact: Toban has directly consulted with 47 of the top 50 pharmaceutical companies on their regulatory processes.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Portland, Oregon, United States
Personality Overview

How Toban shows up

Achievment Oriented
Generous
Charming & Persuasive

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Priorities

Topics Toban cares about

Life Sciences Software
As CEO of Kivo and a serial entrepreneur in this space, his career is dedicated to solving complex data and document management challenges for pharma companies.
Regulatory Compliance
He has authored numerous publications on electronic submissions and has deep expertise in aligning company processes with evolving industry and regulatory standards.
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Career

Work history

11-2021
Chief Executive Officer
Kivo
6-2016 - 2-2020
Vice President, Product
Rigado LLC
8-2013 - 12-2015
Vice President, Product Development
Apptio
10-2012 - 8-2013
Senior Director, Product
Apptio
1-2011 - 9-2015
Founder
Robot Blimp Industries
In the press

Media appearances

Life Sciences - In Focus Podcast Episode 5 with Toban Zolman (CEO, Kivo). Featured in Vistatec
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Life Sciences - In Focus Ep 05 - Toban Zolman (CEO, Kivo) – YouTube Video. Featured in YouTube
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Education
2000 - 2002
MA
Kansas State University
1996 - 2000
BA
Kansas State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

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