About Certivo:
Empowering Intelligent Compliance
Our mission is to transform compliance management from a complex burden into a strategic advantage, enabling businesses to thrive in a regulated world
ABOUT US
Our Journey to Simplify Compliance
Certivo was founded with a clear mission: to help businesses navigate the increasingly complex world of product compliance.
We recognized the challenges companies face in managing multiple regulations across regions, industries, and product lines.
With a team of experts in AI, compliance, and software development, we set out to build an intelligent platform that streamlines compliance management, reduces risks, and drives operational efficiency.
Founded in 2024 to address complex compliance challenges.
Launched core platform, including AI-powered compliance monitoring and document management.
Partnered with industry leaders across sectors such as automotive, electronics, and pharmaceuticals.
WHY CERTIVO?
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
To empower businesses with intelligent compliance solutions that turn regulatory requirements into a competitive advantage."
To empower businesses with intelligent compliance solutions that turn regulatory requirements into a competitive advantage."
To empower businesses with intelligent compliance solutions that turn regulatory requirements into a competitive advantage."
Vision
A world where compliance is seamless, automated, and integrated into the very fabric of every business operation
A world where compliance is seamless, automated, and integrated into the very fabric of every business operation
A world where compliance is seamless, automated, and integrated into the very fabric of every business operation
Core Values
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of integrity in everything we do.
Innovation
We leverage the latest technologies to solve complex compliance challenges.
Customer-Centricity
We prioritize our customers' success, building solutions that address their specific needs.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of collaboration, both within our team and with our partners.
WHY CERTIVO?
Why Certivo?
Certivo isn’t just another compliance tool. Our platform is powered by advanced AI, designed to adapt to your specific industry needs, and backed by a team of compliance experts dedicated to helping you succeed.
Here’s what sets us apart:
AI-Powered Compliance
Automate compliance monitoring, documentation, and risk management with intelligent insights.
Scalable & Flexible
Adaptable for businesses of all sizes, from startups to global enterprises.
Industry-Specific Solutions
Tailored features and integrations for diverse industries, including automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and more.
Customizable Integrations
Seamlessly integrate Certivo with your existing systems, ensuring smooth workflows.
MEET US
Meet the People Behind Certivo
Our diverse and talented team brings together years of experience in technology, compliance, and business strategy. We are passionate about building solutions that make compliance easier, faster, and more efficient.
Kunal Chopra
Chief Executive Officer
Kunal Chopra is passionate about building and scaling tech companies that redefine industries. Currently, he serves as the CEO of Certivo, an AI-powered compliance platform transforming how manufacturers navigate regulatory challenges. By leveraging cutting-edge generative and predictive AI, Certivo enables companies to proactively manage compliance, streamline supplier communications, and accelerate market access while turning compliance from an operational burden into a competitive advantage
Ahmed Khan
Chief Technology Officer
Ahmed Khan’s passion for AI and advancing human technology has driven his career in innovation. Starting at NASA, he served as a Space Shuttle and Station Flight Controller, earning the 2012 Public Achievement Medal for creating ISSLive—a platform, API, and apps delivering real-time Space Station data to the public under the OpenNASA initiative. This experience in Mission Control, supporting Shuttle missions and developing ISS software, shaped his focus on mission-critical systems. Later, as a consultant and innovation lab manager, Ahmed guided engineering teams to integrate cutting-edge technologies into traditional industries.
Ann Mathew
Head of Design
Ann is a multi-disciplinary designer. She specializes in the design of information, experiences, culture, data, and stories. She has worked with clients from across the globe and at a leading Fintech company for a year. As a product designer, she thrives on solving complex problems and translating them into elegant and user-friendly solutions.
Jordan Koszarek
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Jordan Koszarek is a full-stack software engineer and technology leader with over a decade of experience working with startups and large enterprises. Through roles from early-stage ventures to Walmart, he has driven technical innovation and built effective teams, bringing new technologies from concept to production while combining technical depth with leadership experience.
Eli Richmond
Software Engineer
Eli Richmond is a software engineer specializing in cloud infrastructure and full-stack development, with particular expertise in AWS and Python-based applications. Through his work at Phase Genomics and iptiQ, he has demonstrated strong capabilities in architecting scalable solutions and leading technical initiatives that bridge complex backend systems with user-facing applications.
Vanessa (Vee) Vasquez
Chief Revenue Officer/VP – Sales & Marketing
Vee is an expert in digital technologies and includes over twenty years of management in sales, writing, and marketing. She is a serial entrepreneur and has guided many start-ups, leaders, and CEOs into turning their ideas into realities. Vanessa served as a director of publishing, advertising, and sales for technology companies serving Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC-local media, Hearst, Gannett, and McGraw-Hill.
Kevin Kolhede
Director of Sales and Marketing
Kevin Kolhede is a seasoned business development and account management professional with over a decade of proven success in driving sales, managing projects, and cultivating strategic partnerships across diverse industries, including early-stage startups and Fortune 500 companies. Kevin’s expertise extends to technical sales at Google, Laboratory Equipment Company, and other high growth startups. With a passion for sustainability and improving the triple bottom line, Kevin excels in educating and engaging stakeholders to align solutions with business goals.
Board of Directors
T. A. McCann
Managing Director @ Pioneer Square Labs
T.A. McCann is an accomplished entrepreneur based in Seattle, WA. He currently serves as a Managing Director at Pioneer Square Labs (PSL), a startup studio and venture capital firm. At PSL, he collaborates with entrepreneurs to transform ideas into venture-scale companies. Since its founding in 2015, PSL has successfully launched over 30 companies and raised more than $200 million in funding.
Previously, McCann co-founded and served as CEO of Senosis, a pioneering company that leveraged smartphone sensors to deliver clinical diagnostics. Senosis, a spinout from the University of Washington, was later acquired by Google.
Jochen Feiler
President @ Hengstler-Dynapar Fortive
Jochen Feiler is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in industrial automation and compliance. As President of Hengstler Dynapar, he has led the company to ship over 3 million sensing devices globally, serving industries such as factory automation, oil & gas, and medical equipment.
His leadership has been instrumental in achieving a #1 ranking from Control Design magazine for encoder and resolver suppliers for three consecutive years.
Jochen's deep understanding of compliance and regulatory standards, combined with his strategic vision, positions him as a valuable asset for any AI compliance company's board of directors.
Kunal Chopra
CEO @ Certivo
Kunal Chopra is passionate about building and scaling tech companies that redefine industries. Currently, he serves as the CEO of Certivo, an AI-powered compliance platform transforming how manufacturers navigate regulatory challenges. By leveraging cutting-edge generative and predictive AI, Certivo enables companies to proactively manage compliance, streamline supplier communications, and accelerate market access while turning compliance from an operational burden into a competitive advantage
Investors
Pioneer Square LaVentures
Pioneer Square Ventures (PSV) is a leading venture capital firm based in Seattle, specializing in early-stage technology startups. With a strong track record of backing transformative companies, PSV’s expertise in scaling tech-driven solutions aligns perfectly with Certivo’s mission.
Fortive
Fortive (NYSE: FTV) is an Everett-based Fortune 500 industrial technology leader, recognized for advancing operational excellence across manufacturing, healthcare, and infrastructure. Their focus on innovation and sustainability makes them an ideal partner for Certivo.
AI Studio Fund
The AI Studio Fund, a collaboration between Mayfield Fund and Pioneer Square Labs, focuses on advancing AI-powered startups tackling critical business challenges. Their unique combination of venture capital and startup incubation expertise makes them a key partner for Certivo.
MEET US
Meet the People Behind Certivo
Our diverse and talented team brings together years of experience in technology, compliance, and business strategy. We are passionate about building solutions that make compliance easier, faster, and more efficient.
Kunal Chopra
Chief Executive Officer
Kunal Chopra is passionate about building and scaling tech companies that redefine industries. Currently, he serves as the CEO of Certivo, an AI-powered compliance platform transforming how manufacturers navigate regulatory challenges. By leveraging cutting-edge generative and predictive AI, Certivo enables companies to proactively manage compliance, streamline supplier communications, and accelerate market access while turning compliance from an operational burden into a competitive advantage
Ahmed Khan
Chief Technology Officer
Ahmed Khan’s passion for AI and advancing human technology has driven his career in innovation. Starting at NASA, he served as a Space Shuttle and Station Flight Controller, earning the 2012 Public Achievement Medal for creating ISSLive—a platform, API, and apps delivering real-time Space Station data to the public under the OpenNASA initiative. This experience in Mission Control, supporting Shuttle missions and developing ISS software, shaped his focus on mission-critical systems. Later, as a consultant and innovation lab manager, Ahmed guided engineering teams to integrate cutting-edge technologies into traditional industries.
Ann Mathew
Head of Design
Ann is a multi-disciplinary designer. She specializes in the design of information, experiences, culture, data, and stories. She has worked with clients from across the globe and at a leading Fintech company for a year. As a product designer, she thrives on solving complex problems and translating them into elegant and user-friendly solutions.
Jordan Koszarek
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Jordan Koszarek is a full-stack software engineer and technology leader with over a decade of experience working with startups and large enterprises. Through roles from early-stage ventures to Walmart, he has driven technical innovation and built effective teams, bringing new technologies from concept to production while combining technical depth with leadership experience.
Eli Richmond
Software Engineer
Eli Richmond is a software engineer specializing in cloud infrastructure and full-stack development, with particular expertise in AWS and Python-based applications. Through his work at Phase Genomics and iptiQ, he has demonstrated strong capabilities in architecting scalable solutions and leading technical initiatives that bridge complex backend systems with user-facing applications.
Vanessa (Vee) Vasquez
Chief Revenue Officer/VP – Sales & Marketing
Vee is an expert in digital technologies and includes over twenty years of management in sales, writing, and marketing. She is a serial entrepreneur and has guided many start-ups, leaders, and CEOs into turning their ideas into realities. Vanessa served as a director of publishing, advertising, and sales for technology companies serving Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC-local media, Hearst, Gannett, and McGraw-Hill.
Kevin Kolhede
Director of Sales and Marketing
Kevin Kolhede is a seasoned business development and account management professional with over a decade of proven success in driving sales, managing projects, and cultivating strategic partnerships across diverse industries, including early-stage startups and Fortune 500 companies. Kevin’s expertise extends to technical sales at Google, Laboratory Equipment Company, and other high growth startups. With a passion for sustainability and improving the triple bottom line, Kevin excels in educating and engaging stakeholders to align solutions with business goals.
Board of Directors
T. A. McCann
Managing Director @ Pioneer Square Labs
T.A. McCann is an accomplished entrepreneur based in Seattle, WA. He currently serves as a Managing Director at Pioneer Square Labs (PSL), a startup studio and venture capital firm. At PSL, he collaborates with entrepreneurs to transform ideas into venture-scale companies. Since its founding in 2015, PSL has successfully launched over 30 companies and raised more than $200 million in funding.
Previously, McCann co-founded and served as CEO of Senosis, a pioneering company that leveraged smartphone sensors to deliver clinical diagnostics. Senosis, a spinout from the University of Washington, was later acquired by Google.
Jochen Feiler
President @ Hengstler-Dynapar Fortive
Jochen Feiler is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in industrial automation and compliance. As President of Hengstler Dynapar, he has led the company to ship over 3 million sensing devices globally, serving industries such as factory automation, oil & gas, and medical equipment.
His leadership has been instrumental in achieving a #1 ranking from Control Design magazine for encoder and resolver suppliers for three consecutive years.
Jochen's deep understanding of compliance and regulatory standards, combined with his strategic vision, positions him as a valuable asset for any AI compliance company's board of directors.
Kunal Chopra
CEO @ Certivo
Kunal Chopra is passionate about building and scaling tech companies that redefine industries. Currently, he serves as the CEO of Certivo, an AI-powered compliance platform transforming how manufacturers navigate regulatory challenges. By leveraging cutting-edge generative and predictive AI, Certivo enables companies to proactively manage compliance, streamline supplier communications, and accelerate market access while turning compliance from an operational burden into a competitive advantage
Investors
Pioneer Square LaVentures
Pioneer Square Ventures (PSV) is a leading venture capital firm based in Seattle, specializing in early-stage technology startups. With a strong track record of backing transformative companies, PSV’s expertise in scaling tech-driven solutions aligns perfectly with Certivo’s mission.
Fortive
Fortive (NYSE: FTV) is an Everett-based Fortune 500 industrial technology leader, recognized for advancing operational excellence across manufacturing, healthcare, and infrastructure. Their focus on innovation and sustainability makes them an ideal partner for Certivo.
AI Studio Fund
The AI Studio Fund, a collaboration between Mayfield Fund and Pioneer Square Labs, focuses on advancing AI-powered startups tackling critical business challenges. Their unique combination of venture capital and startup incubation expertise makes them a key partner for Certivo.
MEET US
Meet the People Behind Certivo
Our diverse and talented team brings together years of experience in technology, compliance, and business strategy. We are passionate about building solutions that make compliance easier, faster, and more efficient.
Kunal Chopra
Chief Executive Officer
Kunal Chopra is passionate about building and scaling tech companies that redefine industries. Currently, he serves as the CEO of Certivo, an AI-powered compliance platform transforming how manufacturers navigate regulatory challenges. By leveraging cutting-edge generative and predictive AI, Certivo enables companies to proactively manage compliance, streamline supplier communications, and accelerate market access while turning compliance from an operational burden into a competitive advantage
Ahmed Khan
Chief Technology Officer
Ahmed Khan’s passion for AI and advancing human technology has driven his career in innovation. Starting at NASA, he served as a Space Shuttle and Station Flight Controller, earning the 2012 Public Achievement Medal for creating ISSLive—a platform, API, and apps delivering real-time Space Station data to the public under the OpenNASA initiative. This experience in Mission Control, supporting Shuttle missions and developing ISS software, shaped his focus on mission-critical systems. Later, as a consultant and innovation lab manager, Ahmed guided engineering teams to integrate cutting-edge technologies into traditional industries.
Ann Mathew
Head of Design
Ann is a multi-disciplinary designer. She specializes in the design of information, experiences, culture, data, and stories. She has worked with clients from across the globe and at a leading Fintech company for a year. As a product designer, she thrives on solving complex problems and translating them into elegant and user-friendly solutions.
Jordan Koszarek
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Jordan Koszarek is a full-stack software engineer and technology leader with over a decade of experience working with startups and large enterprises. Through roles from early-stage ventures to Walmart, he has driven technical innovation and built effective teams, bringing new technologies from concept to production while combining technical depth with leadership experience.
Eli Richmond
Software Engineer
Eli Richmond is a software engineer specializing in cloud infrastructure and full-stack development, with particular expertise in AWS and Python-based applications. Through his work at Phase Genomics and iptiQ, he has demonstrated strong capabilities in architecting scalable solutions and leading technical initiatives that bridge complex backend systems with user-facing applications.
Vanessa (Vee) Vasquez
Chief Revenue Officer/VP – Sales & Marketing
Vee is an expert in digital technologies and includes over twenty years of management in sales, writing, and marketing. She is a serial entrepreneur and has guided many start-ups, leaders, and CEOs into turning their ideas into realities. Vanessa served as a director of publishing, advertising, and sales for technology companies serving Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC-local media, Hearst, Gannett, and McGraw-Hill.
Kevin Kolhede
Director of Sales and Marketing
Kevin Kolhede is a seasoned business development and account management professional with over a decade of proven success in driving sales, managing projects, and cultivating strategic partnerships across diverse industries, including early-stage startups and Fortune 500 companies. Kevin’s expertise extends to technical sales at Google, Laboratory Equipment Company, and other high growth startups. With a passion for sustainability and improving the triple bottom line, Kevin excels in educating and engaging stakeholders to align solutions with business goals.
Board of Directors
T. A. McCann
Managing Director @ Pioneer Square Labs
T.A. McCann is an accomplished entrepreneur based in Seattle, WA. He currently serves as a Managing Director at Pioneer Square Labs (PSL), a startup studio and venture capital firm. At PSL, he collaborates with entrepreneurs to transform ideas into venture-scale companies. Since its founding in 2015, PSL has successfully launched over 30 companies and raised more than $200 million in funding.
Previously, McCann co-founded and served as CEO of Senosis, a pioneering company that leveraged smartphone sensors to deliver clinical diagnostics. Senosis, a spinout from the University of Washington, was later acquired by Google.
Jochen Feiler
President @ Hengstler-Dynapar Fortive
Jochen Feiler is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in industrial automation and compliance. As President of Hengstler Dynapar, he has led the company to ship over 3 million sensing devices globally, serving industries such as factory automation, oil & gas, and medical equipment.
His leadership has been instrumental in achieving a #1 ranking from Control Design magazine for encoder and resolver suppliers for three consecutive years.
Jochen's deep understanding of compliance and regulatory standards, combined with his strategic vision, positions him as a valuable asset for any AI compliance company's board of directors.
Kunal Chopra
CEO @ Certivo
Kunal Chopra is passionate about building and scaling tech companies that redefine industries. Currently, he serves as the CEO of Certivo, an AI-powered compliance platform transforming how manufacturers navigate regulatory challenges. By leveraging cutting-edge generative and predictive AI, Certivo enables companies to proactively manage compliance, streamline supplier communications, and accelerate market access while turning compliance from an operational burden into a competitive advantage
Investors
Pioneer Square LaVentures
Pioneer Square Ventures (PSV) is a leading venture capital firm based in Seattle, specializing in early-stage technology startups. With a strong track record of backing transformative companies, PSV’s expertise in scaling tech-driven solutions aligns perfectly with Certivo’s mission.
Fortive
Fortive (NYSE: FTV) is an Everett-based Fortune 500 industrial technology leader, recognized for advancing operational excellence across manufacturing, healthcare, and infrastructure. Their focus on innovation and sustainability makes them an ideal partner for Certivo.
AI Studio Fund
The AI Studio Fund, a collaboration between Mayfield Fund and Pioneer Square Labs, focuses on advancing AI-powered startups tackling critical business challenges. Their unique combination of venture capital and startup incubation expertise makes them a key partner for Certivo.