TAO Member Spotlight: Dan Vetras

Where do you currently work? Kollective Technology

‍What’s your title? CEO

‍In which city (or cities) is your company located? The company’s headquarters office is in Bend, Oregon. Kollective also has smaller offices in California, England, Japan, Singapore and Australia.

‍In what year was your company founded? 2000

‍Describe the company you work for and its product/mission. Kollective’s technology enables enterprise companies to deliver content quickly, safely and reliably.‍

Why is your company a member of TAO? Kollective is a member of TAO to help promote technology and innovation in the Northwest and specifically, Bend.  We enjoy the opportunity to engage with and learn from the wide network of companies and individuals in the TAO community; there is always something to learn and share!

‍What do you, personally, like best about being a TAO member? The immediate sense of connection and community that TAO offers and the organization of events covering important topics. And of course, the kickball tournament!

‍What’s your favorite thing about our region’s tech ecosystem? This ecosystem is the home to many unique and diverse companies employing strong talent. That talent is often focused on supporting local businesses and collaboration in the region that perhaps would be more difficult to do in major cities like San Francisco or New York for example.

‍What is your hope for the future of tech in Oregon & SW Washington? We hope to see continued development and growth of the region’s entrepreneurial spirit.