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Serial entrepreneur Rishi Bhargava on building another cybersecurity company
Apr 10, 2023
Rishi Bhargava, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Descope, dives into the exciting world of cybersecurity and passwordless authentication. He discusses the $53 million seed funding that Descope secured and sheds light on the complexities of customer identity management. Rishi shares insights about emerging identity solutions like biometrics, the security challenges faced by startups, and the strategic importance of building trust in a competitive market. He also touches on the unique advantages of Israeli tech talent in cybersecurity.
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- DeScope aims to revolutionize app authentication by implementing a passwordless system that enhances user convenience and security.
- The startup differentiates itself in the complex identity landscape by focusing on Customer Identity and Access Management rather than workforce identity.
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Mission to Eliminate Passwords
DeScope aims to eliminate the reliance on passwords for application authentication, proposing a user-friendly alternative. The startup enables developers to implement passwordless authentication using various methods such as biometrics and one-time passwords (OTPs). This transformation stems from the belief that ease of adoption is crucial for the success of new technologies. By focusing on customer identity and access management, DeScope distinguishes itself from other identity management solutions that cater to workforce identity.
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