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title: "Clearly AI Named Finalist in the 2025 Okta Startup Challenge"
description: "Clearly AI is one of three finalists in the Okta Startup Challenge. We can’t wait to showcase our work at Oktane 2025 in Las Vegas."
canonical: https://clearly-ai.com/blog/clearly-ai-named-finalist-in-the-2025-okta-startup-challenge
---

# Clearly AI Named Finalist in the 2025 Okta Startup Challenge

_Emily Choi-Greene · 2025-09-18 · Company Updates_

The [news](https://www.okta.com/newsroom/press-releases/okta-announces-finalists-for-startup-challenge-to-build-identity/) is out! Clearly AI has been selected as one of three finalists in the **2025 Okta Startup Challenge**, a competition recognizing startups building the next generation of identity and security applications.

As finalists, we have the opportunity to pitch Clearly AI live on stage at [**Oktane 2025**](https://www.okta.com/oktane/) in Las Vegas alongside other standout teams pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in security. [Okta](https://www.okta.com/) sits at the core of modern identity and access infrastructure, and being part of this challenge gives us a platform to connect directly with the identity community as we shape how Clearly AI brings identity signals into automated security and privacy reviews.

In the lead-up to the event, Okta is spotlighting our work across their official channels. Check out the promo video they helped us produce to share our story!

![YouTube thumbnail of the Okta Startup Challenge promo video spotlighting Clearly AI](/blog-images/clearly-ai-named-finalist-in-the-2025-okta-startup-challenge/clearly-ai-named-finalist-in-the-2025-okta-startup-challenge-yt-1.webp)

Teams need security and privacy reviews that keep up with the speed of development, and that’s exactly what we’re building with [Clearly AI](/). We’re honored that our work is being recognized alongside some of the most promising startups in identity, privacy, and security.

We’re excited to connect with security leaders, learn from the Okta ecosystem, and show how identity and GRC automation are stronger together when we hit the stage at Oktane next week.

See you in Vegas!

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