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Ideem— device-bound passkeys and A2A payment authentication for banks, fintechs, and payment platforms.
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Ideem CEO Toby Rush on Startup Timing, Identity, and the Future of Authentication
In this episode of Smart Friends, Toby Rush shares the rollercoaster journey behind four startups and a nine-figure exit. From childhood influences to strategic sabbaticals, the conversation dives deep into the motivations behind serial entrepreneurship. Toby also unpacks the thinking behind his newest venture, Ideem, and how it’s aiming to make 2FA obsolete by bringing passkey-level security to payments and identity verification—without friction.
The episode is packed with personal insight and hard-earned lessons about building, timing, and starting again. Worth a listen for any founder or product leader thinking about what’s next.
Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxbAYHylHTc
Link to the Podcast Here: https://kite.link/smartfriends88g
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