
State of Identity Podcast Series by Liminal
Welcome to the State of Identity, the leading podcast in the digital identity industry! Host Cameron D’Ambrosi, and the team at Liminal, invite you to join an enlightening and engaging conversation about digital identity, its technologies, and the ever-evolving paradigms that shape our world today.
Through candid discussions with the industry’s greatest minds, Liminal explores the most pressing topics in digital identity, cybersecurity, and Fintech, from cutting-edge technologies and innovative companies to the individuals defining our digital landscape. Discover how the digital identity landscape transforms how we live, work, and interact with the world around us.
So whether you’re a senior executive building a company, a tech enthusiast, an industry professional, or simply curious about the future of digital identity, tune in to the State of Identity and join the conversation shaping our world today and tomorrow.
Latest episodes

May 25, 2023 • 33min
The Path to Reusable Identity
Onfido CEO Mike Tuchen discusses the challenges of the fragmented digital identity landscape and the need for mess management. He predicts that travel will be a significant driver of change in the reusable identity space and that the winners and losers in the market will emerge within the next three years. Tuchen also sees a future for digital identity in age verification and address verification, emphasizing privacy and security's importance.

May 19, 2023 • 31min
Creating a unified cross-enterprise authentication layer
Secfense Chief Technology Officer, Marcin Szary, joins host Cameron D'Ambrosi to explore the current authentication landscape. They discuss why the FIDO Alliance has been a truly transformative moment for the death of the password, how Secfense sets itself apart in a crowded and competitive landscape, and Marcin's predictions for the future.

May 11, 2023 • 30min
Making Data-driven Decisions in a Privacy-centric World
Measuring the reach of digital advertising and smartphone app performance is a difficult task made more challenging by tightening data privacy regulations. AppsFlyer GM Edik Mitelman joins host Cameron D’Ambrosi to discuss the current state of the consumer data landscape, how platforms must balance first- and third-party data usage, and why the death of cookies is a tremendous opportunity.

May 4, 2023 • 31min
Cybersecurity Perspectives from a Principal Threat Hunter
John Bambenek, Principal Threat Hunter at Netenrich, joins host Cameron D'Ambrosi for a deep dive into the current trends across the cybersecurity landscape, from ChatGPT and deepfake offensive threats to leveraging data analytics across your XDR, SIEM and SOAR technology stacks for improved defenses.

Apr 28, 2023 • 30min
Beyond Basic Identity Verification and the Role of AI in Regulated Markets
Vyacheslav Zholudev, Chief Technology Officer of Sumsub, discusses the current state of the identity verification market with Liminal's State of Identity podcast host Cameron D'Ambrosi. They explore the factors driving platforms to move beyond basic identity verification and into other aspects of the digital identity lifecycle. They also discuss the challenges of implementing artificial intelligence in regulated use cases such as anti-money laundering (AML) transaction monitoring.

Apr 21, 2023 • 33min
Identity as the New Cybersecurity Perimeter: An Investor's Perspective
Host Cameron D’Ambrosi is joined by guest Marcus Bartram, General Partner and founding team member at Telstra Ventures, to dive into his company’s digital identity investment thesis, its transition from corporate VC to an independent fund, Strata Identity’s right to win, and the expanding role of identity in the cybersecurity landscape.

Apr 13, 2023 • 30min
The Key to Building a Commercial Identity Layer
Identifying whether another company is trustworthy remains a critical challenge for organizations. Fraud and abuse strike businesses of all sizes, contributing to a lack of trust that pervades the broader internet. Join host Cameron D'Ambrosi and LegitScript CEO Scott Roth as they discuss the key to building the missing commercial identity layer and establishing online trust.

Mar 30, 2023 • 26min
The Looming Age Verification Challenge
Age verification is one of the hottest topics in digital identity today. Jurisdictions globally are cracking down on youth access to adult content and social media while limiting data collection from underage users. Join host Cameron D’Ambrosi and Executive Director of the Age Verification Providers Association, Iain Corby for a discussion on how age verification vendors are helping platforms meet this growing challenge.

Mar 23, 2023 • 26min
The Future of Cloud Security
Despite growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, the enterprise shift from on-prem to multi-cloud IT infrastructure has been fantastic for scale and flexibility. Valtix co-founder & CEO Vishal Jain joins host Cameron D’Ambrosi to discuss the current cloud security landscape and why a unified platform approach is critical for identifying and mitigating cyber threats.

Mar 16, 2023 • 25min
User-centric Onboarding for Private Fund Investors
Private fund investing has remained anchored to PDFs and wet-ink signatures in a world where a bank account can be opened in minutes with a smartphone. Join host Cameron D’Ambrosi and Passthrough Co-Founder & CEO Tim Flannery as they explore how his team brings digital onboarding flows to emerging and established fund managers.