Ato Kasymov is driven by a belief that technology can transform even the most complex and highly regulated industries. He saw in U.S. dental insurance billing not just inefficiency, but an opportunity to reimagine an entire ecosystem. As Co-Founder and CEO of Zentist, Ato sets the company’s strategic vision, leading efforts to modernize dental revenue cycle management through intelligent automation.

Before founding Zentist, Ato spent over a decade in high-stakes finance and investment. He served as Chief Investment Officer of the National Investment Corporation, a $100 billion sovereign wealth fund in Central Asia, and previously led corporate finance strategy at Samruk-Kazyna, an $80 billion fund focused on regional development and industrial growth.

Ato holds a dual MBA from London Business School and Columbia Business School.

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