Rishi Bhargava

Rishi Bhargava, co-founder of Descope and a former leader at Demisto, McAfee, and Intel, shares his extensive knowledge on cybersecurity and customer identity. He discusses unique approaches to product team structures by embedding security research early, ensuring products meet market needs. Rishi reflects on his transition from acquisition critiques to founding Demisto, and emphasizes the importance of continuous customer discovery. He reveals Descope's mission to eliminate passwords and addresses customer identity's distinct needs compared to workforce IAM.

Rishi Bhargava, Co-founder of Descope and security veteran from McAfee and Palo Alto Networks, shares his expertise on authentication and identity management. He discusses the flaws of traditional password systems and presents emerging solutions like passkeys and biometrics. Rishi highlights the balance between user convenience and security, delving into the implications of social logins and the future of passwordless authentication. He also outlines integration challenges for companies switching to third-party authentication solutions.

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.