Thursday Email - Eli Wachs Podcast

January 18, 2024

Bridging the Gap is a weekly podcast focused on evolving the wealth management industry.

Each week we look to inspire innovation and continued progression to serve more families via these transformative conversations with leaders both in and out of our industry.

Reinventing Identity Verification and Data Security with Eli Wachs

In the latest episode of 'Bridging the Gap,' Eli Wachs and I delve into the intersections of technology, and personal data. We discuss the significance of having control over one's data in an era with breaches and the challenges of building user-friendly tech products. Eli and I get into the idea of minimizing obstacles in handling data and its influence on Footprint's offerings.

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[19:31] Matt and Eli talk about making interactions secure and easy, and using blockchain to protect data. The question arises whether blockchain is the answer to safeguarding data and Eli mentions its use in secure financial transactions.

[31:24] Footprint has developed a system that helps companies gather and verify information more efficiently. It saves them the hassle of dealing with different data scenarios and ensures compliance with traditional Know Your Customer processes.

The best is ahead!

-Matt