Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy Caryn Seidman-Becker: Rebuilding CLEAR - [Invest Like the Best, EP.432]
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Jul 8, 2025 
Caryn Seidman-Becker, Chairman and CEO of Clear, transformed a bankrupt company into a leading secure identity platform. She recalls the early gritty days of sourcing hardware and rebuilding the business. Caryn shares insights on evolving identity verification, emphasizing innovation's role. She discusses balancing decisive actions with reflective leadership, tackling challenges in the travel industry, and embracing technology. With a vision for the future, she believes your face will soon become the key to everything, revolutionizing how we interact with security.
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Identity as a Platform Vision
- Clear was founded with the vision to be the definitive secure identity platform beyond travel.
- Identity is foundational to enhance security, reduce fraud, and improve customer experience in many sectors.
From Products to Platforms
- Caryn learned from investing in Apple, Amazon, and Priceline that products become platforms through innovation and leadership.
- Clear’s technology and identity platform concept was shaped by this understanding of platform potential.
Value of Vertical Integration
- Building a vertically integrated identity platform allows control of enrollment, verification, technology, and customer experience.
- Combining assets like hardware, software, and ambassadors enables flexible partner integration and better service.
