Translated by Authme
“In the digital age, are you really who you claim to be?” With the advent of the digital era, it has become easier for individuals to impersonate others, and the rise of Deepfake technology has given rise to a plethora of identity fraud cases. Authme has developed patented recognition technology, offering a novel solution that completes the identity verification process in three simple steps. This solution prioritizes both accuracy and efficiency while ensuring cybersecurity, helping businesses address and resolve their review challenges.
Creating eKYC Opportunities with a White-Hat Hacker Background
Authme was founded in 2019 by CEO Andy Lee, Dalton Hsu, and COO KuoChan Tseng. During their previous experience in running a virtual cryptocurrency exchange, Andy Lee and Dalton Hsu observed numerous malicious attacks and identity theft attempts by hackers. As white-hat hackers themselves, they recognized the importance of “personal data protection” and “digital identity authentication.” This realization led them to embark on their entrepreneurial journey.
In recent years, the demand for digital identity authentication has become even more pressing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Authme provides an eKYC solution for digital identity authentication, helping businesses that need to accurately verify their customers’ real identities or qualifications. Their solution offers a fast, secure, and precise verification service, significantly reducing manual verification and time costs while improving the overall user experience.
Andy mentioned Authme serves a wide range of clients, including banks, insurance, fintech, transportation, corporate, and education sectors. Their three-step online identity verification process involves OCR scanning, NFC reading, and facial recognition, which significantly speeds up verification. KuoChan highlighted that Authme’s solution has reduced the verification time from half a day to under three minutes, improving efficiency, reducing customer churn, addressing business challenges, and enhancing the user experience.
International Market Expansion with the Potential to Become a Future Unicorn
Digital identity providers prioritize not only convenience and efficiency but also privacy and security. Andy stated that Authme boasts exceptional technical prowess, making it a consistent winner in startup competitions, including the Financial Supervisory Commission’s Regulatory Technology Hackathon and being recognized as a future unicorn in the identity verification field by Cathay Financial Holdings. Andy actively participates in digital identity policy discussions and serves as a consultant for identity verification policy-related research projects. His accomplishments, including collaborating with Minister Audrey Tang to rapidly address a national-level security vulnerability in the MyData platform within a day, serve as ample proof of Authme’s cybersecurity strength.
KuoChan stated that Authme has been dedicated to the cybersecurity field for a long time. Their product employs AI deep learning models for facial recognition and liveness detection, complemented by patented chip document verification and fraud detection systems. Authme aims to provide a faster, more secure, and simpler identity verification solution, with the goal of changing how people use digital identities. They prioritize protecting personal privacy while ensuring convenience, achieving true digital identity empowerment.
Emphasizing the “Spirit of Ownership” and Welcome New Talents
Starting from three founders, Authme has continuously expanded over the past three years and now employs 30 staff members. The company is organized into various departments, including:
1. Management and Administration, which oversees HR and finance.
2. Marketing, responsible for business development, product planning, and PR.
3. Product Development, comprised of AI, web, and app teams.
Marketing Manager Yvonne Lin mentioned that due to the company’s growth, there are vacancies in various departments, with a particular emphasis on engineers and technical roles. Open positions include senior iOS/Android developers, backend engineers, senior software engineers, SRE/DevOps engineers, Tech Leads, senior software testers, technical support engineers, UI/UX designers, and more. Talented individuals are welcome to join the team.
KuoChan mentioned that the company offers benefits exceeding regulatory requirements, such as generous leave policies, flexible work hours, a comfortable office environment, and equipment. The salary and benefits provided are higher than the market average, and they also offer educational support to create a “learning organization” culture, all while building a digital identity ecosystem.
Yvonne Lin pointed out that besides specific skills and qualifications required for different roles, the company values the trait of “integrity and honesty” among its team members. They emphasize staying true to the original purpose of identity protection, focusing on maintaining identity security and making a positive impact. Additionally, they encourage team members to embrace innovation, maintain flexibility for rapid iteration, continuously learn, improve identity verification technology, and cultivate empathy and humility to enhance internal collaboration and external customer communication.
Last but not least, KuoChan hopes that all team members embrace a “sense of accountability.” In a fast-paced startup like Authme, taking responsibility without evasion and approaching daily challenges with an open mindset is key. This attitude serves as the nourishment and driving force for transformation and growth.
