From a Rising Startup to the Nation’s Leading Digital Wallet

Blake Hall, founder and CEO of Fairfax County-based ID.me, reflects on the company’s first 15 years in business:

ID.me is the largest digital identity wallet in the United States, trusted by millions to verify their identities and access essential services seamlessly and safely.

ID.me’s mission is clear: Make the world a more trusted place by delivering the highest level of security with the least amount of friction. Its digital wallet provides safe, convenient login by enabling your credentials—be they your photo ID, proof of military service, or community status—to move with you wherever you go online.

Today, ID.me has grown into a trusted solution for 20 federal agencies, 44 state agencies, 66 healthcare organizations, and 600+ consumer brands. ID.me has over 139 million users of its digital wallet, with over 65 million of these users verified to the federal standards of IAL2/AAL2 consumer authentication.

Click here to read the full article from Blake Hall, founder and CEO of ID.me.

National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of America’s 34 million small businesses. Small businesses make up 99% of all businesses in America and create two out of every three new jobs – employing about half of America’s workforce.

As National Small Business Week comes to an end, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority honors the small business community. Did you know? More than 90 percent of businesses in Fairfax County have 50 employees or fewer. The region’s collaborative business environment allows small companies to interact with and find mentorship from major tech giants like Google, Amazon, Microsoft and many more.

Unlock your business success! Fairfax Core offers numerous free or low-cost opportunities to help advance your business. Click here to view the upcoming workshops.

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