Stop talking about financial inclusion. Identity inclusion must come first
"It’s not just a problem for technology to solve – although new technologies can enable identity inclusion - but requires a broader effort."
BA in Economics and Management, Keble College, Oxford. Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Onfido, which uses machine learning to deliver next-generation identity verification. Using a combination of identity document, facial recognition and database checks, Onfido helps businesses – ranging from sharing economy companies to banks – verify identities online. Founded in 2012, Onfido has grown to a team of 145, received over $30m in investment and works with over 1,500 companies globally. Former President, Oxford Entrepreneurs student society. 2016, named as one of Forbes' "30 Under 30", and as the Startups Awards "Young Entrepreneur of the Year". Sits on the Advisory Committee, Oxford Seed Fund and All Party Parliamentary Group on AI.
"It’s not just a problem for technology to solve – although new technologies can enable identity inclusion - but requires a broader effort."
Two-and-a-half billion people around the world are without access to basic financial services. Recently, that tide has started to turn. And with the rise of RegTech, it’s about to turn fu...