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Ben Boeser
Head of Ecosystems, TBD at Block (NYSE: SQ)
Ben Boeser is a prominent figure in the field of digital identity and technology partnerships. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors at the OpenID Foundation, where he plays a significant role in shaping standards related to identity and privacy. His contributions include co-chairing the Financial Data Exchange (FDX) Security working group and being an author/editor of widely adopted standards such as OpenID Connect, OAuth PKCE, and JWT (RFC7519) .1
In addition to his work with the OpenID Foundation, Ben leads Technology Partnerships at Block's newest business unit, TBD. This unit focuses on making decentralized financial systems accessible to everyone, emphasizing an open-source approach to technology .1 Prior to his current role, he held leadership positions at SAP and Mercedes-Benz R&D, as well as leading tech partnerships at Shogun, a YCombinator-backed startup .1
Ben Boeser's extensive experience spans over 15 years in information technology and identity management, where he has advised various organizations on identity management policies and technical requirements .1 His work significantly influences the development of interoperable digital identity solutions and the promotion of best practices in the industry.
