Hemen Vimadalal is the Founder and CEO of 1Kosmos, leading the company's mission to establish BlockID as a global identity platform that enhances digital security and combats identity fraud through biometric authentication and blockchain technology. Additionally, Hemen is the Founder and Chairman of Simeio Solutions, where strategic vision and business direction are prioritized. With a diverse background as an investor and advisor in multiple cybersecurity and identity verification firms such as Saviynt, Brinqa, AuthMind, and Forgepoint Capital, Hemen actively contributes to innovative solutions in the digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Educational credentials include master's degrees in Engineering from the University of Southern California and Syracuse University, along with executive education from the University of Michigan.