Okta's CEO is betting big on AI agent identity

The conversation centers on the challenges and opportunities facing SaaS companies in the age of AI, particularly Okta's strategy. Okta CEO Todd McKinnon addresses the "SaaSpocalypse" and his paranoia about customers building their own tools, emphasizing the importance of adapting to technological shifts and focusing on new markets like AI agent identity. McKinnon details Okta's approach to managing AI agents, including creating a new identity framework, standardized connection points, and a "kill switch" for rogue agents. He also touches on the complexities of balancing innovation with security, the evolving role of software developers, and the potential for antitrust enforcement to ensure fair competition in the tech industry.