James Monaghan

James Monaghan is a co-founder of MISSION, a consultancy focused on Empowerment Tech and decentralized identity solutions.12 Here are some key details about his background and experience:

Professional Experience

James has extensive experience in the digital identity and technology space:

• He is currently a Co-Founder at MISSION, described as "the world's only dedicated Empowerment Tech consultancy".1

• Previously, he was the VP of Product at Evernym for over 5 years, where he worked on self-sovereign identity solutions and verifiable credentials.2

• He has also held roles as Founder & CEO of Verifiable Ventures, Director of Solutions Innovation & Consulting at OpenMarket, and Product Development Manager at MX Telecom.2

Expertise

James is considered an expert in:

• Decentralized and self-sovereign identity
• Verifiable credentials
• Product management and strategy
• Digital technology consulting

Speaking and Thought Leadership

He frequently speaks and writes about decentralized identity topics:

• James has presented on creating decentralized reusable ID strategies.3
• He shares insights on digital identity and related technologies on social media platforms.45

Education

James holds an MEng in Electrical & Information Sciences from the University of Cambridge.2

His combination of technical knowledge, product experience, and focus on decentralized identity technologies has positioned James as a thought leader in the emerging field of Empowerment Tech and digital identity solutions.