Authzed is a permissions database that enables applications to store, query, and validate application permissions in one place, aiming to improve the developer experience around permissions by exploring various techniques such as refining onboarding experiences, fulfilling existing internal needs, and gathering outside feedback. By tracking "time to first wow" moments, building a proof of concept for integrating external services, and receiving inputs from customers and potential customers, Authzed is seeking to define what success is for its new feature, Authzed Connect, and continue building upon it.