As they sit in stunned silence, Richard looks at his laptop. He has nothing left but the algorithm—the perfect, world-changing piece of code. He smiles grimly and says:
Peter Gregory, having solved his fear of college students by investing in a sesame seed farm in Bangladesh, receives a letter. He opens it. It’s a cease-and-desist from Hooli. He chuckles softly, then pulls out a flip phone and dials Richard.
On stage, Richard freezes. He fumbles his memorized lines. Then, he abandons the script. He explains the philosophy of his algorithm—not just compression, but a new way of thinking about data: “middle-out compression.” He accidentally reveals that Pied Piper can achieve a Weissman Score (a compression quality metric) that is off the charts — 2.89, a score so high it breaks the scale. The audience erupts.
The team celebrates their moral victory for exactly 30 seconds. Then, a lawyer arrives. The injunction is real. Pied Piper cannot operate, raise money, or even meet as a group. The company is dead.
Enter Ron LaFlamme, Hooli’s terrifyingly smooth attorney. He informs Richard that because he developed the algorithm on a Hooli laptop (even partially), Hooli owns it. Richard is crushed. But a loophole emerges: The algorithm wasn’t written for Hooli; it was written during a “non-compete” period. The legal battle begins, freezing Pied Piper’s funding.
Estonia's Government’s e-services are implementing Smart-ID+ as the new standard authentication method. This makes communication with the state more secure, faster and more convenient.
Smart-ID's proven split key technology is heading to Armenia through a partnership between SK ID Solutions and local trust service provider imID. The collaboration brings Smart-ID's internationally recognized authentication and digital signing capabilities, already trusted by millions across the Baltics, to Armenian users.
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Peter Gregory, having solved his fear of college students by investing in a sesame seed farm in Bangladesh, receives a letter. He opens it. It’s a cease-and-desist from Hooli. He chuckles softly, then pulls out a flip phone and dials Richard. As they sit in stunned silence, Richard looks at his laptop
On stage, Richard freezes. He fumbles his memorized lines. Then, he abandons the script. He explains the philosophy of his algorithm—not just compression, but a new way of thinking about data: “middle-out compression.” He accidentally reveals that Pied Piper can achieve a Weissman Score (a compression quality metric) that is off the charts — 2.89, a score so high it breaks the scale. The audience erupts. He opens it
The team celebrates their moral victory for exactly 30 seconds. Then, a lawyer arrives. The injunction is real. Pied Piper cannot operate, raise money, or even meet as a group. The company is dead.
Enter Ron LaFlamme, Hooli’s terrifyingly smooth attorney. He informs Richard that because he developed the algorithm on a Hooli laptop (even partially), Hooli owns it. Richard is crushed. But a loophole emerges: The algorithm wasn’t written for Hooli; it was written during a “non-compete” period. The legal battle begins, freezing Pied Piper’s funding.
Achievements
2023
Obtained local qualified status for authentication in Latvia
In the TOP 10 most used apps in Lithuania
Most loved digital tool brand in Latvia
Recognised as the most loved digital tool brand in Latvia based on the Brand Capital survey.
Enables Apple Watch support
for electronic authentication and signing directly through the Apple Watch.
Now available in Belgium
2022
Smart-ID won joint 5th place as the most loved brand in Estonia
Smart-ID celebrates its 5th anniversary!
Smart-ID App user base grows to 3 274 621
Supports more than 700 e-services with authentication or for electronic document signing.
1500+ devices supported by Smart-ID app
Available platforms: App Store, Google Play, Huawei AppGallery.
Smart-ID app launched in India
App: Jio SecureID
2021
The most reliable authentication solution in Baltic countries.
International study by SK ID Solutions (e-identity solutions provider) highlights Smart-ID as the most reliable authentication solution in Baltics.
1 billion Smart-ID transactions made this year
Smart-ID app released for Huawei AppGallery
Smart-ID is now also available for download by Huawei smartphone users
Smart-ID app launched in Iceland
App: Audkenni
2020
Biometric registration method launched
Users can now register accounts by scanning their own travel documents.
State support for Smart-ID
All Estonian state services have full Smart-ID support and Smart-ID is used for age verification in Latvia.
Cloud signing
Adobe Acrobat Sign services now have Smart-ID support.
2019
Secure authentication recognised
Smart-ID authentication schema was evaluated as „level high” in Estonia and Smart-ID support is added to all state services.
Smart-ID app reaches 2 000 000 users
2018
Digital signatures
Becoming certified as QSCD means that signatures given with Smart-ID have the same legal standing as handwritten ones across European Union.
Breakthrough of the Year
Smart-ID wins ITL’s Breakthrough of the Year.
2017
Prestigious awards
Smart-ID wins Service of The Year from Lithunian Industry Confederation and Silver in Estonian Design awards.
Smart-ID launch and reaches at first year 300 000 users
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