Karl Martin

Karl Martin

Karl Martin

Nymi, Founder and CTO

Bio

Karl is the founder and CTO of Nymi (formerly known as Bionym). Nymi is the maker of the Nymi Band, a wristband that authenticates identity using the wearer’s cardiac rhythm, and serves to replace passwords, PINs, keys, and cards. Karl has a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto, with expertise in biometrics, security, and privacy. Prior to founding Nymi, he founded a consulting company that developed custom biometric systems. Beyond building products and companies, Karl is also passionate about crafting compelling stories and sharing his experiences with the startup community.