In this reflective piece, the CEO of Descope discusses the company's journey from its incorporation in April 2022 through its emergence from stealth mode in February 2023, highlighting its development into a comprehensive Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) platform. Descope has focused on evolving its capabilities, from introducing passkeys for developers to creating a plug-and-play connectors ecosystem that integrates with various identity providers, enabling organizations to streamline user journeys and manage identities across applications. The company has made strides in eliminating identity silos, offering fine-grained authorization models, and supporting startups and enterprises with scalable authentication solutions. Throughout 2023, Descope received significant industry recognition, including being named a G2 High Performer and appearing on the Redpoint InfraRed 100 and Fortune Cyber 60 lists. Despite challenges, including the October 7 attack on Israel, the team demonstrated resilience and commitment to customer service. The CEO expresses gratitude to all stakeholders for their support during Descope's first year, emphasizing the company's dedication to maintaining trust and security while fostering innovation.