# Thor Hesselberg: The Trust Layer Hiring Has Never Had

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Podcast: [Localization Fireside Chat](https://stenobird.com/podcast/localization-fireside-chat-6037984)
Published: 2026-08-25T00:29:52+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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