About Robin Tombs
Robin Tombs serves as Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Yoti, a position he has held since establishing the company in 2014. Based in London, Yoti operates as a digital identity and age verification platform that partners with governments, dating platforms, and online services to deliver secure, privacy-preserving identity verification solutions. The company's core mission centers on providing robust age assurance technology designed to protect minors across digital environments while maintaining user privacy.
Prior to founding Yoti, Tombs built a distinguished career in technology and entrepreneurship, though specific details of his pre-Yoti ventures demonstrate a consistent focus on innovation in the digital space. His decision to launch Yoti reflected a strategic recognition of the growing need for trusted identity verification as online platforms expanded and regulatory frameworks around digital safety evolved. Under his leadership, Yoti has positioned itself at the intersection of regulatory compliance, consumer protection, and platform trust and safety.
Tombs has established himself as a leading voice in the age verification and digital identity sectors, with particular expertise in privacy-preserving technologies and regulatory technology solutions. His advocacy work around age assurance has made him a prominent figure in conversations about online safety, especially regarding the protection of vulnerable users on social platforms and dating applications. His strategic vision combines technical innovation with policy engagement, making him a significant influence on how trust and safety standards are implemented across the consumer internet.
