Dave Cole

Entrepreneur | Products | Board Member

Dave Cole is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Formstack, a company specializing in form, document, and eSignature software. He was appointed to this position following Formstack's acquisition of Open Raven, a data management and security company he co-founded and led as CEO.1 2 4

Professional Background

Open Raven: Dave Cole founded Open Raven in March 2019 and served as its CEO until its acquisition by Formstack.3
Previous Roles:
- Chief Product Officer at Tenable Network Security (2016-2019) and CrowdStrike (2013-2016).3
- Vice President of Product Management at Symantec, where he held various roles from 2004 to 2013.3
- Vice President of Product Management & Product Marketing at Foundstone (1999-2004).3
- Consulting roles at Internet Security Systems and Deloitte & Touche LLP.3

Education

Dave Cole holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services from the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business.3

Vision and Impact

As CTO of Formstack, Cole aims to integrate Open Raven's technology into Formstack's platform to enhance data security, productivity, and efficiency. His strategic insights are expected to drive innovations at Formstack, particularly in expanding data management capabilities and integrating artificial intelligence into workflows.1 2