Hilan Kaplan, PhD, brings a rare blend of scientific rigor, business savvy, and just the right amount of edge to his role as Head of Technical Sales & Strategy at Knowde. Before diving into the world of digital innovation in the chemical industry, Hilan started his career as a chemist at BASF, where he wore many hats across R&D, product management, and sales, spanning sectors from concrete admixtures to polyurethanes. After that, he took an entrepreneurial turn, founding a startup that developed next-generation, permanent yet removable tattoo inks. These days, Hilan helps chemical manufacturers and distributors unlock the power of data and technology to solve messy business problems and drive results. He thrives at the intersection of business, science, and software, and he's especially energized when all three come together to make or save his customers money. When he's not nerding out on customer challenges, Hilan can be found elbow-deep in home improvement projects like replacing a control arm on his fiancée’s Mazda or tackling what was supposed to be a “light remodel” of their new home.
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