ID.me CEO Blake Hall: Identity & Security

"World of DaaS"

Blake Hall is the co-founder and CEO of ID.me, a secure digital identity network with over 100 million members.

In this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Blake dive into online security, passwords, AI, and geopolitics. Blake explains the concept of identity wallets and their potential to streamline access to services and benefits. He also breaks down why identity wallets are like VISA and Mastercard, and explains where there’s untapped opportunity for a trillion-dollar company in the identity space.

In the second half of the conversation, Auren and Blake discuss espionage in the digital age, the influence of Iran in the Middle East, and adapting to changing warfare tactics. They close with insights into Blake’s framework for hiring executives and assessing strategic thinking, and questioning conventional wisdom in entrepreneurship.

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You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Blake Hall on X at @Blake_Hall

Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Chapters

1. The Future of Digital Identity (00:00:02)

2. Portable and Reusable Identity Solutions (00:12:23)

3. Decentralization, Security, and Identity Protection (00:23:06)

4. Social Security Numbers and Biometrics (00:31:24)

5. The Middle East and Iran Strategy (00:37:38)

6. Understanding Levels of Thinking in Business (00:45:25)

7. Importance of Strategy vs. Tactics (00:50:26)