In episode 74 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, talks with Toby Rush, co-founder and CEO of Ideem — a next-generation authentication platform built to streamline payment verification in high-friction, high-fraud markets. Toby shares Ideem’s journey from a prototype co-developed with a global bank to a scalable solution tackling the challenges of digital payments in emerging economies. Toby also discusses Ideem’s use of cryptographic device binding to eliminate one-time passwords, reduce fraud, and deliver a seamless customer experience in regions experiencing rapid digital payment adoption.

In this episode, you will hear:

Addressing the high cost and user friction of OTPs in emerging markets
Security risks introduced by passkey synchronization across devices
Building go-to-market strategies through local partnerships and global networks
Evaluating identity verification frameworks amid evolving regulatory pressures

Learn more about Toby Rush | Ideem

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiasrush

Website: https://www.useideem.com

Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VC

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding

Website: https://everywhere.vc/

Ideem it Secure: Toby Rush with Jenny Fielding