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Okta Ventures Unveils "The 2026 Identity 25" to Honor Pioneers Securing Identity in the Age of AI
SAN FRANCISCO, May 04, 2026--Today, Okta Ventures, the venture investment arm of Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA), the leading independent identity partner, introduces its 2026 report, "The Identity 25." This is the third annual look at the top 25 movers, shakers, and innovators charting a path through the complex, dynamic landscape of digital identity in the age of AI.
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