State of Identity Podcast Series by Liminal

In this episode of State of Identity, host Cameron D’Ambrosi is joined by Diego Asenjo, CEO & Co-Founder of Mesh, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving challenges and breakthroughs in business identity verification. Discover how Mesh navigates the complexities of establishing business legitimacy and broadens the scope of Business and Entity Verification across various industries, not just regulated ones. The episode explores the importance of automation in boosting efficiency and accuracy, Mesh’s strategies for tackling the ‘cold start’ problem in digital identity networks, and the transformative potential of identity tokens and robust business verification processes to streamline and safeguard digital interactions.

In this episode of State of Identity, host Cameron D’Ambrosi welcomes Alex Bovee, co-founder and CEO of ConductorOne to explore the evolving challenges and solutions in the digital identity space. Learn what’s driving the rise of identity-based security risks and how ConductorOne is tackling these issues through centralized identity governance and access controls. The conversation focuses on needing a more flexible approach to identity management, addressing common concerns like access control, multifactor authentication, and the ongoing struggle to balance security with productivity. It also offers insights on how businesses can better manage identity-related risks while ensuring a seamless user experience.  

In this episode of State of Identity, host Cameron D’Ambrosi welcomes Uku Tomikas, CEO of Messente Communications, for an in-depth discussion on the role of mobile communications within the digital identity landscape. Discover how mobile devices became central to our digital lives as literal authenticators and symbolic representations of our identity. Learn how Messente navigates the changing landscape of mobile identity, combating fraud and enhancing security with innovative technology while uncovering key takeaways on the future of authentication, the impact of SMS OTPs, and the potential of subscriber data in identity verification.  

In this episode of State of Identity, host Cameron D’Ambrosi welcomes Greg Leighton, Vice Chair of the Privacy and Incident Response Team at Polsinelli, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of data privacy and security. Discover how technology’s rapid advancement outpaces legal frameworks, prompting novel challenges for businesses and legal professionals, and how Polsinelli navigates this dynamic terrain. Find out how changes in laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) impact businesses, leading to innovative compliance and risk management strategies. From the implications of web-tracking lawsuits to the regulatory focus on AI and automated decision-making, this conversation sheds light on the key issues keeping clients at night and the complex interplay between technology, law, and privacy. Gain insights into Greg’s thoughts on data governance and the future of digital identity, as well as the intriguing potential of generative AI in enhancing and complicating the privacy landscape.

In this episode of State of Identity, host Cameron D’Ambrosi welcomes back Reed McGinley-Stempel, co-founder and CEO of Stytch, for a deep dive into the evolving world of passwordless authentication. Discover what’s driving adoption, how Stytch's customers navigate this transition, and expert predictions for the future of digital security. Find out how Stytch fosters innovation and the critical role of authentication in combating AI-driven security threats.  

Join us on the State of Identity Podcast with host Cameron D’Ambrosi and special guest Dr. Tina Srivastava, Co-founder of Badge. We’ll explore Dr. Srivastava's journey from MIT and national defense to pioneering Badge, a solution that offers on-demand authentication for any application on any device without storing identity credentials. Discover why she champions reusable identity as the key to unlocking value across the global economy and how Badge's innovative go-to-market approach sets it apart in the reusable identity solutions market. 

Jeff Schwartz, Founder and CEO of Dentity, discusses the challenges of online identity verification and the importance of consumer-driven identity verification. The podcast explores the concept of decentralized consumer-owned reusable identity, the benefits of building reusable identity, and the significance of collaboration in developing decentralized identity solutions.

The latest State of Identity podcast, hosted by Cameron D’Ambrosi, is joined by John Baird, Founder & CEO of Vouched. Vouched specializes in leveraging computer vision and AI for identity verification solutions across various industries, focusing on the healthcare sector in this episode. The discussion highlights the growing complexity of healthcare fraud and the limitations of traditional verification methods. Baird emphasizes the unique challenges in healthcare, underscoring the need for innovative, accessible identity verification solutions to aid underserved communities and combat advanced threats like deepfakes. Stay tuned as our speakers unpack the far-reaching benefits, both in terms of cost savings and operational efficiency, that come with the implementation of improved identity verification practices within the healthcare industry.

In the latest State of Identity podcast, we're joined by Laura Spiekerman, co-founder and president of Alloy, a global identity risk solution for financial services and a 2023 Liminal Company to Watch, to discuss their pioneering role in the orchestration-centric approach to digital identity. Speakman delves into the challenges Alloy addresses in the fintech space, where compliance and fraud often hinder innovation. Join us to explore the evolving landscape of digital identity, trends in fraud prevention, and the critical intersection of customer experience and security.

Join host Cameron D’Ambrosi as he chats with Brian Pontarelli, the founder of FusionAuth, about the latest trends in CIAM. They discuss the challenges of passwordless authentication, the importance of user data management, and predictions for the future of identity management.