Founder Friday featuring Tom Thomas, CEO of Votegrity

As elections dominate national conversation this fall, how we vote—and how we can trust those votes—has never been more important. At this Founder Friday, discover how Tom Thomas (LEMBA ’20) is reimagining election integrity through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Thomas is the founder and CEO of Votegrity, a fast-growing startup building secure, transparent electronic voting systems. Beginning with homeowner associations and private organizations, Votegrity is pioneering a model that blends convenience with verifiable security—laying the foundation for the future of public elections. With oversubscribed funding rounds, multiple product launches, and rapid customer adoption, Votegrity is proving that startup-driven innovation can help modernize democracy itself.

In this fireside chat, Tom will share how he transformed an idea sparked at Seattle University into a company on the front lines of election innovation. From tackling product-market fit to designing technology that builds trust in democratic systems, his story offers lessons for entrepreneurs, technologists, and engaged citizens alike.

About Votegrity

Votegrity delivers secure, cloud-based voting that is transparent, verifiable, and easy to use. By starting in the private sector and expanding outward, the company is demonstrating how innovative technology can strengthen democratic participation and trust.

About Founder Friday

Founder Friday is a quarterly event hosted by Seattle University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IEC). Each session features an SU alum founder who shares their entrepreneurial journey with students, alumni, faculty, and the community. Events are free, open to the public, and include light refreshments.