In Episode 5 of Two Tokens Short, hosts Robert De La Rosa and Mitchell Newberger sit down with Eljas Saastamoinen, CEO of Bitwards, to explore the future of mobile access.
Eljas shares the journey of building a Finland-based startup into a global digital access provider—where speed, trust, and user adoption are just as important as the tech itself. He explains why mobile credentials are following the same adoption curve as mobile payments, and how the shift from cards to phones is saving universities, businesses, and institutions millions in costs and waste.
We cover:
The trade-offs between speed, cost, and user experience in scaling access tech
Why education and enterprise are leading the way—and why hospitality, maritime, and automotive are next
How AI is being used to improve both security and user experience in access systems
The battle against silos in legacy hardware and lock industries
The sustainability push: eliminating plastic cards, keys, and outdated waste
From student dorms to Caterpillar machinery to future smart cities, Eljas shows us how digital keys aren’t just about convenience—they’re about building trust, efficiency, and a new ecosystem of access.
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