SEATTLE, WA --January 21, 2025--Vouched, the leader in AI-powered identity verification and authentication solutions for critical industries, proudly announces Tom Donlea as its new Vice President of Business Development, bringing nearly two decades of expertise to accelerate the company’s growth. In this role, Tom will focus on driving strategic partnerships, enhancing sales efforts, and utilizing his ten-year dedication to identity verification (IDV).
Tom's impressive career includes leadership roles at Ekata, where he was instrumental in the company's growth, culminating in its acquisition by Mastercard in 2021. His dedication to combating fraud was recognized by the Merchant Risk Council, which awarded him the Director Emeritus designation in 2022.
"I’m looking forward to supporting the Vouched mission of providing seamless and secure identity verification solutions that improve our customer outcomes," said Tom. "As part of a stellar team, we will amplify our business development efforts and forge strategic partnerships to expand our reach and impact."
In July 2024, Vouched's AI technology surpassed 20 million verified identities, demonstrating our commitment to security and efficiency. Our proprietary AI models and rigorous data checks enable us to detect over 99% of known fraud cases, one of the highest detection rates in the industry.
Peter Horadan, CEO of Vouched, expressed his enthusiasm: "I’m thrilled to welcome Tom to Vouched. With his deep industry expertise and unparalleled network in eCommerce and fintech, Tom is poised to elevate Vouched’s leadership in identity verification technology, making him a fantastic addition to our team."
We look forward to the innovation and growth that Tom will bring to Vouched as we continue to provide top-tier identity verification solutions to our clients.
About Vouched
Vouched’s AI-powered identity verification (IDV) solution enables businesses to authenticate individuals with ease and meet critical regulatory requirements. The platform’s real-time decisioning engine delivers the fastest and most reliable responses in the industry. For example, telehealth providers leveraging Vouched have experienced a 2-3x boost in patient onboarding rates. Additionally, Riders Share, a motorcycle-sharing service, saw a substantial decrease in fraud-related losses—from over $1 million to nearly zero incidents of motorcycle theft and fraud—thanks to Vouched’s robust technology.
Based in Seattle, Vouched is privately held and backed by Madrona Venture Labs, Ascend Ventures, Flying Fish VC, BHG VC, SpringRock Ventures, and SeaChange Ventures. For more information, visit Vouched.id and follow us on LinkedIn.
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