Ep 7: Tom Eggleston, CEO and Co-Founder of identity experts, ProofID

In the seventh episode of the Invested Podcast, Laura sat down with Tom Eggleston, Co-founder and CEO of ProofID, an award winning provider of Identity and Access Management solutions, operating at the forefront of global cyber security and utilised across multiple markets. 

Tom's passion for leveraging technology to solve real-world problems has been pivotal in transforming ProofID into a market leading provider of identity and access solutions. As a regular speaker at industry events in Europe and the US, Tom specialises in balancing technical expertise with practical solutions to the security challenges faced by modern businesses.

Tom's journey into the tech world began unexpectedly in 1998 with a job in IT support at Halifax Bank in Leeds. By 2014, he had co-founded ProofID and found himself in a modest office in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, anxiously awaiting the first customer call and questioning his decision. His path to success, though not straightforward, reflects a common path trodden by many entrepreneurs and it is an experience which has shaped Tom and helped transition ProofID into the highly successful business it is today.

In this episode, Tom reminisces about the early days of ProofID, sharing experiences that will resonate with many innovators and business owners. His story of perseverance and tenacity offers valuable insights into his entrepreneurial mind and ProofID’s journey from tech startup to a thriving business operating in more than 160 countries. 

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