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Jun 2025
25m 51s

How the Digital Wallet Will Replace KYC ...

SOAR PAYMENTS LLC
About this episode

Episode Topic:
Jarek Sygitowicz, co-founder of Authologic, joins PayPod to discuss how digital identity is being reinvented. From legacy systems to identity wallets and AI-enhanced security, Jarek maps out how businesses can stay compliant, secure, and conversion-optimized in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Lessons You'll Learn:

  • Why traditional identity verification methods are obsolete
  • How AI and cryptography are shaping secure onboarding
  • The role of identity wallets in improving UX and trust
  • How fintechs can future-proof their compliance stack
  • What global businesses need to know about ID regulations

About Our Guest:
Jarek Sygitowicz is the co-founder of Authologic, a company revolutionizing identity verification for the digital age. With a Stripe-like API model, Authologic aggregates ID verification sources worldwide—from bank auth to biometrics—to help companies stay compliant and user-friendly. Jarek brings a global perspective, drawing on experience across Europe, the U.S., and beyond.

Topics Covered:

  • Legacy vs. modern identity infrastructure
  • AI-powered fraud prevention and verification
  • The rise of global identity wallets
  • UX, compliance, and conversion rate optimization
  • Orchestrating identity systems across geographies

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