Thomas Kopecky
FounderCo-Founder at Centerseat · Co-Founder & Advisor at Ontic
Austin, Texas, United States
FoundedCenterseatOntic
About
He co-founded Ontic in 2017 and served as its president and chief strategy officer through 2023, remaining on the board. Earlier, he founded Investigative Research Consultants and led protective intelligence services as CEO of Fortis Protective Services; he now heads Centerseat.ai and advises 360 Privacy.
Co-Founder at Centerseat
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Co-Founder & Advisor at Ontic
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Felicis VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $15M checks · since 2025FloodgateMenlo Park · $500K – $5M checks · since 2025JMI EquityLa Jolla · $25M – $250M checks · since 2025Ridge VenturesSan Francisco · $2M – $7M checks · since 2025Silverton PartnersAustin · $200K – $2M checks · since 2025Ten ElevenBurlingame · $3M – $15M checks · since 2025Village GlobalCovina · $100K – $500K checks · since 2025
Co-founders at Ontic
LQ
Lukas QuanstromCEO & Co-Founder
RS
Ryan SunesonExecutive Officer
SS
Stephen Scott ShepherdExecutive Officer
GJ
Gagan JainCo-Founder & Advisor
Experience
- Centerseat.aiCo-Founder & CEOcurrent2025 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
- 360 PrivacyStrategic Advisorcurrent2023 — presentNashville, Tennessee, United States
- OnticCo-Founder & Board of Directorscurrent2017 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
- OnticPresident & Chief Strategy Officer2017 — 2023Austin, Texas Area
- Fortis Protective Services, LLCCEO & Director of Operations - Protective Intelligence Services2008 — 2017Austin, TX & Chicago, IL
- Investigative Research ConsultantsFounder & Director of Operations1997 — 2017Austin, TX & Chicago, IL
Education
- Illinois State UniversityB.A., Criminal Justice / Political Science
Skills & more
Intelligence19Leadership4Product Development2Business Strategy2Risk Assessment48Investigation38Close Protection31Executive Protection22Risk Management20Counter Surveillance16Corporate Security17Protective Services15
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Security ManagementThreat ManagementProtection Planning/family SecuritySecurity OperationsProtective IntelligenceFrom Thomas's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Thomas Kopecky work?
- Thomas Kopecky is Co-Founder at Centerseat and Co-Founder & Advisor at Ontic.
- What companies did Thomas Kopecky found?
- Thomas Kopecky founded Centerseat, Ontic.
Founder mafias
Illinois State University mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Illinois State University14
Tim HoerrCEO at Serra VenturesSean MackinChief of Staff at Struck CapitalDan BlakeCTO-in-Residence at Mainsail PartnersLauren BarthalowManager, Financial Reporting at Runway Growth CapitalSergio GomezVice President, Financial Planning and Analysis at Runway Growth CapitalGatanya ArnicSV2 Board Member at Silicon Valley
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