artius.iD, a pioneer in secure and decentralised identity management, has announced the addition of Court Lorenzini, the founder of Docusign, to its Board of Strategic Advisors.
This move aligns with artius.iD’s strategy to enhance its offerings amid the rising demand for advanced ID solutions capable of countering sophisticated AI-driven threats.
Strategic charges and industry impact
Court Lorenzini brings over 30 years of entrepreneurial expertise, having co-founded Docusign in 2003, which revolutionised digital agreements and trust.
His previous ventures include leading Point.com and NetUPDATE, which focused on secure online payments. His role at artius.iD follows recent strategic partnerships announced by the company, including collaborations with Tirios and Pod Foods, aimed at expanding their influence in sectors demanding reliable data security.
Advisory experience and new board members
Lorenzini is a prominent venture investor and advisor, affiliated with numerous tech, AI, and SaaS firms
Besides his achievements with Docusign, Lorenzini is a prominent venture investor and advisor, affiliated with numerous tech, AI, and SaaS firms. His advisory roles extend to organisations like the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Foundation.
On joining artius.iD, he will complement a distinguished board that includes former high-ranking officials and executives from various industries, such as Lieutenant General (Ret.) Ross Coffman and former CFO of BMW Group Stefan Krause.
Pioneering trust in the digital landscape
Michael Marcotte, founder, Chairman, and CEO of artius.iD, highlighted Lorenzini’s proven capability in scaling impactful companies and transforming perceptions of online trust.
“His expertise will be pivotal as we address the growing need for sophisticated digital ID solutions,” remarked Marcotte. Lorenzini expressed his enthusiasm about contributing to artius.iD’s innovations, noting their efforts in decentralised identity management are setting new industry standards. “Trust is fundamental, especially with the rise of AI-driven cyber threats,” added Lorenzini.
artius.iD, the pioneer in secure, self-managed identity and decentralised ID management, has appointed the founder of Docusign, Court Lorenzini, to its Board of Strategic Advisors.
The appointment comes as artius.iD continues to tap into the growing demand for sophisticated ID solutions to protect against complex AI-enabled threats.
New global standard for how trust
Lorenzini is an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with more than three decades of experience founding and scaling high-growth tech companies. He co-founded Docusign in 2003, the pioneer of e-signatures – which set a new global standard for how trust, transactions, and agreements are managed in a digital world.
Prior to Docusign, Lorenzini founded and led multiple successful ventures, including Point.com and NetUPDATE, a fintech platform focused on secure online payment systems.
Lorenzini’s appointment
News of Lorenzini’s appointment follows a series of strategic partnerships announced by artius.iD over the summer, as the firm continues to build momentum in the ID management space.
It partnered with real estate investment platform Tirios in August and with consumer brand distribution pioneer Pod Foods a month earlier, expanding its footprint in sectors where trust and data security are critical.
Emerging AI and SaaS ventures
Lorenzini is an active venture investor and board advisor with a broad portfolio that spans technology, venture capital, and philanthropy. His experience as an advisor includes organisations such as the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Foundation, and several emerging AI and SaaS ventures.
He joins a distinguished board of C-suite executives and advisors from across technology, finance, and the public sector, including Lieutenant General (Ret.) Ross Coffman of the U.S. Army; Stefan Krause, former CFO of BMW Group and Deutsche Bank; and Burton M. Goldfield, former CEO and President of TriNet.
How people think about trust online
Michael Marcotte, founder, Chairman, and CEO of artius.iD, said: “Court has a real track record of building and scaling category-defining companies. He helped transform how people think about trust online and brings a wealth of experience that will be hugely valuable as we continue to scale.”
“His ability to make complex trust technologies usable and scalable for mainstream markets will be a huge asset as we strive to meet rising demand for sophisticated digital ID solutions in an increasingly complex security landscape.”
How to make trust digital and scalable
Court Lorenzini, Strategic Board Advisor at artius.iD, added: “Trust underpins everything we do online. More so now than ever before, as AI-enabled cyberthreats become more prolific, and deepfakes become increasingly sophisticated.”
“I’ve spent my career focused on how to make trust digital and scalable – and I’m genuinely impressed by the approach that artius.iD is taking. Their work in decentralised identity management is setting a new standard, and I’m looking forward to working closely with Michael and the team as they continue to chart a bold, new path in the digital identity space.”
