Eli Wachs

Eli Wachs, Founder and CEO of Footprint, discusses the vital role of digital identity verification in enhancing online privacy and security. He dives into the complexities of 'Know Your Customer' practices and how technology can redefine trust in digital transactions. The conversation contrasts leading tech giants' approaches to user data and explores the entrepreneurial journey, while shedding light on the responsibilities founders face and the evolving landscape of data privacy regulations. Wachs emphasizes the importance of transparency in building consumer trust.

Eli Wachs, Co-Founder and CEO of Footprint, discusses revolutionizing internet identity infrastructure. He shares insights from his exploration of identity at the Stanford library and collaboration with economist Raj Chetty. The conversation dives into Footprint's innovative onboarding solutions that simplify fraud prevention with just five lines of code. Eli also highlights challenges in digital payments and the role of user consent in data privacy. The potential of a centralized database of good actors takes center stage as a vital tool for enhancing security in the digital age.