Overview
Hartley Thompson III serves as Chief Executive Officer at Microblink [1][3], an organization focused on AI-powered identity verification solutions [2]. Thompson holds over 20 years of professional experience [2] and previously served as President of Identity and Chief Operating Officer at Microblink [4][5]. Thompson earned a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from Liberty University between 1999 and 2003 [11]. Beyond Microblink, Thompson founded Sun-Sea Enterprises in 2014 [7] and established the Thompson Legacy Foundation in 2019 [6]. Thompson currently serves as a board member at Statisense [8], as an advisor to BOWTIE [9], and as a founding board member at a stealth startup [10].
Profile introduction
With 20+ years of diverse professional experience, I am currently the CEO of Microblink, an industry leader in AI-powered identity verification solutions. Focused on combating fraud and enhancing trust in the digital economy, I contribute to our mission of empowering businesses across banking, fintech, and marketplaces. Guided by values of security, speed, and dignity, I work to shape a safer digital world through innovative, privacy-first technology that integrates artificial intelligence, document intelligence, and facial biometrics into a unified platform, enabling businesses to verify user…
Career history
- Chief Executive OfficerAug 2025 to presentMicroblink
- President, Identity & COOSep 2023 to Sep 2025Microblink
- Chief Operating OfficerApr 2021 to Sep 2023Microblink
- Founder & PresidentOct 2019 to presentThompson Legacy Foundation
- FounderMar 2014 to presentSun-Sea Enterprises
- Board MemberJul 2025 to presentStatisense
- AdvisorMar 2025 to presentBOWTIE
- Founding Board MemberDec 2024 to presentStealth Startup
Education
Bachelors, Management Information Systems1999 - 2003Liberty University
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