ABOUT US
SEED Protocol LLC is a transatlantic startup developing in the USA and Europe in parallel. We share common goals while embracing geopolitical differences in the evolution of data security policies and laws.
Our Origin
The SEED Protocol came to life when the CEO of a mid-size health system challenged Reid to design a better solution for health information exchange. Starting with a blank piece of paper, Tom designed the Secure Exchange of Encrypted Data Protocol. The SEED Protocol’s expansive intellectual property provides robust protection, including 140+ claims across three issued and one pending U.S. patents. We recently partnered to develop and commercialize Beacon, an intuitive, web-based application helping children overcome emotional and behavioral problems affecting their educational attainment and social lives. Beacon guides educators, intervention specialists, and school-based mental health professionals in the selection and implementation of evidence-based interventions.
Our Leadership
Tom Reid
Founder & Lead Inventor
Tom is a technology visionary and hands-on leader with three decades of experience in network protocols, cybersecurity and IT management. The SEED Protocol is the culmination of that experience, invented to meet client demand for secure portability and affordable storage of proprietary data.
Ian Smith
Co-founder & President EU
Ian applies Design Thinking to digital disruption. He has over 35 years of experience building innovative tech firms of all sizes. In creating digital solutions for healthcare and government, Ian delivers game changing solutions with security built-in from the ground up.
Dr. Steven Evans
Senior Research Scientist
Steven is a professor in the Department of Psychology at Ohio University and former special education teacher. Dr. Evans has an extensive background in school based treatment of students with social and emotional issues.
Dr. Julie Owens
Senior Research Scientist
Julie is a professor in the Department of Psychology at Ohio University. She has worked collaboratively for over 15 years with school personnel to develop and evaluate school mental health screening, intervention, and progress monitoring procedures.
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