The humans behind our patented privacy-first technology
We’re dedicated to putting people in the driver’s seat when it comes to their digital identity. See how we build technology to seamlessly manage sensitive identity data in a way that’s not only secure but also transparent and incredibly convenient.
Adam Tsao, Founder
Bringing identity into the digital age since 2009
Revolutionizing the digital identity industry, major airlines, governments, and integration partners rely on Airside for secure identity verification, putting user-controlled data first and ensuring trust and time-savings with each use.
2023
Curaçao announces the world’s first pre-flight biometric digital ID verification for contactless border crossing, in partnership with Airside and Vision-Box
2023
The Alaska Airlines Mobile Verify service is introduced in the Airside app, making your phone all you need to fly through the lobby in 5 minutes or less
2023
Airside is granted use of Kantara’s Trust Mark, evidencing its compliance with the requirements of NIST SP 800-63 rev 3 Class of Approval at Identity Assurance Level 2 (IAL2)
2022
American Airlines Mobile ID service in the Airside app launches at U.S. airport security checkpoints for AAdvantage® members with TSA PreCheck®
2022
Airside celebrates 7 years of Mobile Passport service to 10 million international travelers, opening the path to digital ID along the whole journey
2021
Airside joins Moderne Ventures immersion program to reduce fraud and speed transactions in the real estate industry with private identity proofing
2021
Health Pass feature added to the Airside Digital Identity App, providing a way to present COVID-19 vaccination records.
2020
USPTO issues patent to Airside for innovative digital sharing technology protected to encrypt, store, and share sensitive identity data
2020
Airside Digital Identity App launches, enabling people to securely share their source-verified driver’s license and passport with organizations as a fast, safe, and touchless solution for everyday tasks
2019
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2015
2014
Mobile Passport launches at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport as the first app authorized for U.S. customs
2013
CBP, ACI-NA, and Airside partner to develop the Mobile Passport Control (MPC) program, streamlining the travel inspection process and shortening overall entry times at U.S. entry points
2011
B4YourBoard App launches as the first airport food delivery app with HMSHost
2010
Airside Express App launches for multi-airline check-in, aggregating mobile boarding passes from any airline on a single app
2009
Airside is founded with the mission to make identity verification and sharing faster and easier based on the fundamentals of privacy, security, and ground-truth data
Our leadership
Adam Tsao
Founder, General Manager
Florian Scholochow
Founder, Technology
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We’re a fast-growing company with a culture that emphasizes close teamwork, creative solutions, running lean, and rethinking how things work.