The other day1, I had the honor of being selected as one of the Identity 25 by Okta Ventures. The 2025 Identity 25 report announced by Okta Ventures celebrates pioneers in the field of digital identity. This annual report highlights innovators who are helping to improve security and the user experience. Those selected are tackling a wide range of challenges, including combating identity crime, protecting user privacy, and developing cutting-edge authentication technologies. The initiative aims to foster a community of leaders in the identity field and advance their shared goal of making the digital world safer and more accessible.
As a result, my photo was displayed in Nasdaq’s Times Square as one of the Okta Identity 25.
The report itself is included in the blog post announcing the honorees.
Here are just a few of the reactions on social media.
タイムズスクエアを占拠している崎村先生と私の対談記事はこちら!!!
バーチャル美少女ねむ × 崎村夏彦が語る、メタバース上での「分人とアイデンティティ」が実現する未来https://t.co/7QZxn58sl7
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