Episode

Thor Hesselberg: The Trust Layer Hiring Has Never Had

Podcast: Localization Fireside Chat
Published: Aug 25, 2026
Duration seconds: 3243
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Summary

Thor Hesselberg founded WorkID.ai to solve a problem he witnessed firsthand: AI has made it nearly impossible to know whether a candidate is real, qualified, or even human. In this episode, he and Robin unpack why verified professional identity may become the most valuable currency in the future of work.