Three Buddy Problem 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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Team First, Idea Later
- Rishi Bhargava and his team prioritized their strong team dynamic before deciding on a company idea.
- They explored various areas, initially considering a better password manager, before focusing on passwordless authentication.
Simplicity is Key
- Descope's differentiator is its simplicity, allowing developers to implement passwordless authentication with minimal code and time.
- They focus on ease of implementation and integration with various authentication methods.
Security First
- Reduce attack surface by storing minimal user data and focusing on passwordless methods.
- Implement layered defense, security programs, and regular testing, and prioritize compliance standards like SOC 2.