In this episode of the Identity at the Center podcast, Jim McDonald interviews Sebastian Rohr, the Chief Troublemaker at Umbrella Labs. They discuss the evolution of identity management, the challenges of digital identity, and the importance of national ID systems. Sebastian shares his personal journey into the identity field, the impact of digital identities on individuals, and the challenges faced in developing countries regarding identity verification. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in identity management, the importance of community in the identity space, and the cultural significance of German Unification Day.

Connect with Sebastian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianrohr/

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Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/

Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/

Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

05:13 Sebastian's Origin Story in Identity

11:00 The Evolution of Identity Verification

15:24 Challenges in Identity Verification Technology

20:13 The Importance of Birth Registration

26:58 Real-World Stories from Identity Management

32:30 Tips for Identity Practitioners

35:22 Finding the Right Balance in Digital Transformation

36:21 EUDI: The Future of Digital Identity

40:02 Addressing Bias in Identity Systems

44:11 The Impact of AI on Identity Management

52:20 The Rise of Identity Beer: Community and Connection

59:40 Celebrating German Unification Day

Keywords

identity, decentralized identity, digital identity, identity verification, national ID systems, AI in identity, identity management, global identity challenges, identity beer, German unification