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Introduction
Patrick
My guest today is Blake Hall. Blake is the co-founder and CEO of ID.me, a secure digital identity network with over 100 million members. He was an officer in the United States Army and served our country for four years as a rifle platoon leader, battalion reconnaissance platoon leader, and as a battalion logistics officer. We explore his formative years in the military and transition into entrepreneurship.
Blake shares powerful stories from his time leading scout sniper missions in Iraq, including how his unit achieved a 90% success rate in high-stakes operations through relentless preparation and learning. He shares the origin and evolution of ID.me, a company dedicated to verifying digital identities to combat fraud and simplify login experiences. We discuss the role of identity in the modern economy, frameworks for building company culture, and evaluating executive talent. I am ridiculously inspired by Blake and I'm so grateful for him and all the Americans who serve this country. Please enjoy this discussion with the awesome Blake Hall.