In episode 10 of The Outside Context, Seema Khinda Johnson, Co-Founder and COO of Nuggets, shares her journey in the tech industry and discusses the critical importance of digital identity in today's world. She emphasises the need for self-sovereign identity, the business case for digital identity solutions, and the challenges of inclusivity in identity verification and why "data is the new oil". Seema also addresses the potential pitfalls in the digital identity space and the urgency of establishing a robust identity framework to combat the growing authenticity crisis exacerbated by AI.Key takeawaysDigital identity is crucial for preventing data breaches.Self-sovereign identity gives individuals control over their data.Businesses need a compelling case to adopt digital identity solutions.The convenience of digital identity is essential for user adoption.Inclusivity in identity verification is a significant challenge.AI is changing the landscape of identity verification.Interoperability between identity standards is necessary.The technology for inclusive identity verification exists.Digital identity is critical infrastructure for the future.Connect with Us:Follow The Outside Context on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcastsConnect with Seema Khinda Johnson on LinkedInFollow Elise Soucie Watts and Jannah Patchay for more insights into the future of technology and financeJoin the Conversation: What excites or concerns you most about the future of digital identity and the importance of individual control over your data? Drop us a message on social media or leave a comment!Thanks for listening to Outside Context! If you enjoyed the episode, please rate, review, and subscribe!Message us and tell us what you think of this episode, or share your ideas for future episodes - we’d love to hear from you! Sponsored by Unblocked & Markets Evolution© 2024 The Outside Context. All rights reserved.

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