E25: Sandy Carter on Digital Identities and Driving Diversity in Tech

SummarySandy Carter, COO of Unstoppable Domains, joins the ATXDAO podcast to discuss Unstoppable Domains' mission of providing a digital identity platform for everyone. Unstoppable Domains aims to tokenize digital identities, allowing individuals and companies to store their identities on the blockchain securely. This includes attributes such as domain names, NFT collections, concert tickets, and even car titles. The goal is to bring Web3 to Web2 and achieve widespread adoption by making digital identity a seamless part of everyday life. In this conversation, Sandy Carter discusses the future of digital identity and the importance of owning one's identity for life. She explains that digital identities should be customizable and allow different personas and avatars. Sandy also emphasizes the need for individuals to own their digital identities and have control over their personal data. She highlights the potential of blockchain technology in validating what is real and combating deep fakes. Additionally, Sandy discusses the importance of diversity in the tech industry, sharing her initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion and stressing that diverse teams drive greater innovation and success.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background 05:54 Overview of Unstoppable Domains 12:49 The Power of Tokenized Digital Identities 15:40 Bringing Web3 to Web2: The Future of Identity 19:24 Simplifying User Experience and Enhancing Security 22:20 The Future of Digital Identity 28:52 Exploring and Experiencing Web3 36:39 The Role of Leaders in Navigating Emerging Technologies 45:05 Promoting Diversity of Thought for InnovationConnect with Sandy & Unstoppable Domains: X (Twitter): ⁠⁠@sandy_carter | @unstoppableweb LinkedIn: sandyacarter | unstoppable-domains Unstoppable Domains Website: https://unstoppabledomains.comThis episode was hosted by DAO members Megan and Luke, to learn more about ATX DAO: Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠website Follow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter) Subscribe to our newsletter Connect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter): Megan: @MegNogATX Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ash: ⁠@ashinthewild⁠ Jesse: @realitycrafter Mason: ⁠@512mace⁠ Nick: ⁠@nickcasares⁠ Willy: @willyogoSupport the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network. Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3.Tools & Resources We Love Podcast Recording & Editing - ⁠Riverside FM⁠: We use Riverside FM to record and edit our episodes. If you’re interested in getting into podcasting or just recording remote videos, be sure to check them out!KeywordsSandy Carter, Unstoppable Domains, digital identity, blockchain, Web3, Web2, Women in Tech, tokenization, domain names, NFTs, concert tickets, car titles, authentication, security, widespread adoption, digital identity, personas, avatars, ownership, personal data, blockchain, diversity, inclusion