Vouched Appoints Tom Donlea as Vice President of Business Development

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 track record includes leadership roles at Ekata, where he was a driving force in the company's growth, leading to its acquisition by Mastercard in 2021. The Merchant Risk Council recognized Tom’s contributions to fighting fraud by awarding him a 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 Donlea. “As part of a stellar team, we will amplify our business development efforts and forge strategic partnerships to expand our reach and impact."

Using dozens of proprietary AI models and rigorous data checks, Vouched can verify individuals and detect over 99% of known fraud cases—one of the highest detection rates in the industry. In July 2024, Vouched’s AI technology achieved a significant milestone, exceeding 20 million verified identities. As new identification forms emerge globally, Vouched's AI enables rapid scaling and adaptation, effectively scrutinizing new documents for authenticity, including liveness and other fraud detection checks.

"I’m thrilled to welcome Tom to Vouched,” said Peter Horadan, CEO of Vouched. “With his deep industry expertise and unparalleled network eCommerce and fintech, Tom is poised to elevate Vouched’s leadership in identity verification technology, making him a fantastic addition to our team."

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.