In Conversation with Shilpa Guruprasanna | Founder, SecureVisage

In this thought-provoking episode of Leadership Lounge with The CEO Magazine, we sit down with Shilpa Guruprasanna, the visionary founder of SecureVisage — an AI-powered identity verification and liveness detection platform that is redefining digital trust in an era dominated by data, AI, and deepfake threats.

From her beginnings as a software developer to becoming a purpose-driven tech leader and entrepreneur, Shilpa’s journey is one rooted in innovation, resilience, and responsibility. With over 12 years of experience in software and product development, she recognised a growing crisis — as technology advanced, so did threats to identity, privacy, and security. This insight led to the creation of SecureVisage, a platform that blends cutting-edge AI with human-centric values to make digital authentication safer, ethical, and accessible.

Today, in a world where every click leaves a footprint, Shilpa is on a mission to restore trust — not just with technology, but through empathy, ethics, and meaningful impact.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode

A Journey Rooted in Purpose

How Shilpa’s early life, personal influences, and natural curiosity shaped her belief in technology as a force for good — and ultimately led her to entrepreneurship.

From Developer to Founder

The career transitions, risks, and mindset shifts that helped her move from building products to building a company with a vision.

Genesis of SecureVisage

The turning moment when she realised identity theft and deepfake threats were accelerating — and how that urgency sparked the foundation of SecureVisage.

Technology with a Human Touch

Why she believes digital identity verification is not just a tech challenge — but a human responsibility, requiring trust, clarity, and empathy.

Solving Real Problems

How SecureVisage uses AI and liveness detection to prevent fraud, authenticate users, and enable safer digital onboarding across industries.

Challenges of Building a Tech Startup

Fundraising, team building, shaping product-market fit, balancing motherhood — and staying true to her vision amid pressure and competition.

The Leadership Lens

How her background as a developer influences her leadership style — structured, hands-on, and empathetic.

AI, Deepfakes & Digital Risk

What excites her about AI, what worries her most — and why ethical innovation must be the future.

India’s Digital Security Landscape

The trends shaping the next decade in biometrics, AI, and cybersecurity — and why she believes India is at a critical inflection point.

Vision for the Future

Where she sees SecureVisage five years from now — and how she aims to build a global standard for trust, security, and responsible AI.

Words for Young Professionals

What she wants aspiring founders — especially women — to know about passion, perseverance, and finding purpose beyond profit.

Why You Should Watch This Episode

This is not just a conversation about AI — it’s a conversation about trust, leadership, and the future of digital identity.

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, cybersecurity professional, or someone navigating the digital world daily, this episode unpacks vital questions:

• Are we truly safe online?

• How do we build responsibility into innovation?

• Can AI protect us — instead of threaten us?

• And what does it take to lead with empathy in the tech world?

Through real experiences and honest reflections, Shilpa brings clarity to one of the most pressing challenges of our digital age — safeguarding who we are, online.

Watch the full episode to explore how technology can protect identity, build trust, and pave the way for a safer digital future.