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John Backus

Founder/CTO, Cognito 


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October 2024

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About John Backus

CTO and Founder @ Cognito (Acquired by Plaid in 2022)

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Cognito

Cognito

Cognito is the highest converting ID verification system on the market. By starting with just a user's phone number, Cognito can verify their name, date of birth, address, phone, and Social Security Number. The strong link formed between a user and their phone number builds trust while reducing friction.

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