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Identity Matters

by SailPoint

Identity Matters is a podcast hosted by Mark McClain, CEO and Founder of SailPoint, where he talks with security experts, business leaders, and people who are simply humble, hungry and smart.

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Episodes

  1. Identity Matters with Sebastian Thrun, Founder of Google X, Waymo, & Udacity

    In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain is joined by AI pioneer Sebastian Thrun, for a candid conversation on identity, innovation, and trust. Sebastian shares insights from his groundbreaking career, discussing the core mission that connects his work on everything from...

  2. Identity Matters with Kevin Lynch, Optiv CEO

    In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain is joined by Kevin Lynch, CEO of Optiv, for a candid conversation on leadership, enterprise security, and the power of effective communication. Kevin shares his thoughts on his unconventional journey to leading a major tech company,...

  3. Identity Matters with Ethan Mollick, The Wharton School Professor and Author of Co-Intelligence

    In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain sits down with Ethan Mollick, a professor at the Wharton School and a leading expert on AI and innovation, to decode the hype and the reality of AI's impact on the future of work. Ethan shares his perspective on how individuals and...

  4. Identity Matters with Fran Rosch, Imprivata President and CEO

    In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain is joined by Fran Rosch, President and CEO of Imprivata, for a candid conversation on leadership, reinvention, and the future of identity. Fran shares his thoughts on the constant need for personal and professional growth in the...

  5. Identity Matters with Sean Joyce, PwC Global Office of the Chairman

    In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain sits down with Sean Joyce, PwC Global Office of the Chairman, to explore leadership, security, and trust from a uniquely global perspective. Sean traces his career journey from the FBI to the private sector, sharing what surprised…

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  6. Identity Matters with Sudhakar Ramakrishna, SolarWinds CEO

    In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain is joined by Sudhakar Ramakrishna, CEO of SolarWinds, for a conversation on trust, leadership, and resilience in an increasingly complex digital world. Sudhakar reflects on SolarWinds’ evolution, from its roots in IT management to…

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  7. Identity Matters with Andre Durand, Ping Identity Founder and CEO

    In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO and Founder Mark McClain is joined by Andre Durand, Founder and CEO of Ping Identity. Andre shares personal and professional milestones that have shaped his career journey, how his view of “identity” has evolved over two decades, and what…

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  8. Identity Matters with Bradley Rapier, Emmy-nominated, award-winning Choreographer, Author

    In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO and host Mark McClain sits down with Emmy-nominated choreographer, keynote speaker, and founder of Groove Theory Bradley Rapier for a conversation that bridges art, leadership, and identity. Bradley shares his experience from the world of hip-hop...

  9. Identity Matters with Tracey Newell, SailPoint Board Member

    In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain and Board Member Tracey Newell dive into leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of identity in enterprise security. Tracey shares her personal journey into technology and the pivotal experiences that shaped her leadership...

  10. Identity Matters with Kevin Cunningham, SailPoint Co-Founder and former President

    On this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain reunites with co-founder Kevin Cunningham to reflect on three decades of innovation in identity security. From their early days at Tivoli to launching WaveSet and building SailPoint, they share the risks, lessons, and leadership...

  11. Identity Matters with Dmitri Alperovitch, Co-Founder and Chairman at Silverado Policy Accelerator

    In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain and Silverado Policy Accelerator Co-Founder and Chairman Dmitri Alperovitch examine the state of cybersecurity in the face of new technological advances. Dmitri discusses the new role of cybersecurity as the frontline of conflict…

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  12. Identity Matters with Cole Hocker, Olympic Champion

    In this latest episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain sits down with Olympic gold medalist Cole Hocker for an inspiring and deeply insightful conversation. Cole shares his journey to becoming the 1500-meter champion at the 2024 Paris Olympics, beating world-class favorites in a...

  13. Identity Matters with Sumit Dhawan, Proofpoint CEO

    On this episode of Identity Matters, Mark McClain, CEO and Founder of SailPoint, is joined by Sumit Dhawan, CEO of Proofpoint. Dhawan discusses his approach to cybersecurity and leadership, and the culture he strives to model at Proofpoint. McClain and Dhawan dive into the critical role that...

  14. Identity Matters with Ron Green, cybersecurity fellow at Mastercard

    In this first episode of Identity Matters, Mark McClain, CEO and Founder of SailPoint, is joined by Ron Green, cybersecurity fellow at Mastercard and SailPoint board member. Green discusses his impressive career journey, from a childhood aspiration to become a Philadelphia police officer to…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Identity Matters is a podcast hosted by Mark McClain, CEO and Founder of SailPoint, where he talks with security experts, business leaders, and people who are simply humble, hungry and smart.

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Identity Matters currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

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Identity Matters is a podcast hosted by Mark McClain, CEO and Founder of SailPoint, where he talks with security experts, business leaders, and people who are simply humble, hungry and smart.

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Identity Matters has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Identity Matters is created and hosted by SailPoint.
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