Okta Announces Finalists for Startup Challenge to Build Identity Security Applications

Okta, a leading identity and access management company, today announced the three finalists for its inaugural Okta Startup Challenge. 

These finalists, selected for their innovative use of identity-enabled workflows, will pitch their solutions live at Oktane 2025, taking place in Las Vegas from September 24-26, 2025. The finalists are Clearly AI, Herd Security, and AgentOps.

These finalists represent some of the most promising early-stage startups in the US, each building cutting-edge applications leveraging identity, privacy, and security. They will compete for a chance to win prizes and gain access to a global network of identity management experts and venture capitalists.

Attendees of Oktane will have the unique opportunity to witness these groundbreaking startups pitch their solutions live on September 24th. Don’t miss this exciting challenge—be part of the audience and see firsthand which startup will emerge as the winner in identity security innovation.

“This challenge embodies Okta’s commitment to fostering innovation in identity and access management. The finalists have showcased incredible creativity and technical expertise in developing identity-enabled applications," said Austin Arensberg, Senior Director, Okta Ventures. 

“We invite everyone to join us at Oktane to witness these visionary startups and their impact on the future of technology.”

Oktane is a must-attend event for anyone interested in identity security, application development, and startup innovation. Register now to secure your spot and be part of the audience that decides the future of identity-driven startups.