Kim Kobza

Kim Patrick Kobza is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of True Elements, a company focused on water intelligence and quality forecasting. With over 20 years of experience in technology and social impact entrepreneurship, Kobza has a robust background in executive leadership. He is responsible for steering True Elements’ strategic growth, finance, and cross-functional leadership efforts.13

Background and Career

Before founding True Elements, Kobza served as CEO of Neighborhood America, a SaaS company that developed public communication systems for various significant projects, including those related to the World Trade Center and the Statue of Liberty. His work there earned the company three global SIIA awards for excellence in enterprise software.1 Following this role, he established Innovation that Matters, a personal portfolio focused on social impact initiatives.

Kobza holds a B.S. in Economics, Math, and Earth Sciences from Central Michigan University and a J.D. from Wayne State University. He also spent 17 years practicing law, specializing in land use and strategic finance.12

Contributions to Water Quality

Under his leadership, True Elements has partnered with organizations like the Waterkeeper Alliance to enhance water quality monitoring through advanced AI tools. This partnership aims to support citizen scientists and improve transparency in water quality data collection.2 Kobza emphasizes the importance of citizen engagement in addressing water challenges, stating that "water intelligence is at the heart of developing solutions to the water crisis".2

Personal Life

Outside of his professional endeavors, Kobza enjoys spending time with his family, particularly watching his daughter pursue equestrian activities.1

For more insights into his professional journey, you can find him on LinkedIn under the username socialphysics.3