Veriff Voices
Episodes
Building trust in mobility: How IDV powers community marketplaces
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peer-to-peer mobility platforms rely on one critical ingredient: trust. Adriana Cespedes, Founder of Ventu, joins Veriff Voices to discuss how identi...
The value of ownership: What recent data exposures reveal about the identity industry
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recent data exposures have revealed a hard truth: while orchestration of the customer trust lifecycle to third party providers can bring convenience, ...
Is the credit system breaking? Synthetic identities and the limits of verification
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Credit reports are often treated as the gold standard, but what if the data cannot always be trusted? Patrick De Suza, Co-Founder and CTO of Grid, hel...
How Berlin's mobility super app balances regulation, fraud, and seamless UX
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do you keep onboarding fast when regulation is strict and fraud keeps evolving? In this episode, Claudia Sikora, Team Lead at BVG Jelbi, shares h...
Why perpetual KYC (pKYC) is the future of compliance
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Perpetual KYC (pKYC) is reshaping compliance. In this episode of Veriff Voices, Alex Buckwald from Alloy, joins us to break down why pKYC is replacing...
Ep. 60 Inside Fraudscape: why the UK Is facing a national emergency
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fraud now accounts for 43% of all crime in the UK. In this episode of Veriff Voices, Cifas Director Rachael Tiffen breaks down the latest fraud resear...
Ep. 59 Partnering to protect an eCommerce marketplace
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do digital transformation and identity verification work together to fight fraud? SaaS Production CTO Quentin Fahrner joins us to share how smart...
The Trust Builder: Lavina Lim | Veriff 10 Podcast
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeld's Lead Product Manager Lavina Lim joins host Anisah Osman Britton to explore what trust really means in modern dating. From AI-generated i...
The Storytellers: Carly Brantz and Karita Sall | Veriff 10
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Veriff celebrates its 10-year anniversary, we've explored the founders, the product, the customers, and the technology behind the company. But this...
Ep. 58 Safety in numbers: why collaboration is the key to fighting fraud
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We caught up with Bruce Ackerman, Head of Sales at end-to-end verification orchestration specialist Grid, to discuss why collaboration, adaptability, ...
The Innovators: Hubert Behaghel and Ott Kaukver | Veriff 10
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the third anniversary special, board member Ott Kaukver and Chief Product and Technology Officer Hubert Behaghel join host Anisah Osman Britton to ...
The Believers: Taavi Kotka and Rainer Sternfeld | Veriff 10
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They were there from the beginning, the early believers who saw Veriff's potential long before it became a global leader in digital trust. In this 10t...
The Founder: Kaarel Kotkas | Veriff 10
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ten years ago, Veriff began as a small Estonian startup with a simple idea: to make the internet safer, one verification at a time. In this special an...
Ep. 57 How e-signatures are reshaping business in Latin America
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Digital signatures are no longer a nice-to-have, they’re becoming the backbone of modern business. In this episode of Veriff Voices, we sat down wi...
Ep. 56 From compliance to confidence in global payments
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Veriff Voices, we sat down with Romeo Ju, Founder and CEO of Bancoli, to explore the rapidly evolving world of global payments and ...
Ep. 55 Adapting to changing customer expectations in the telco sector
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Veriff Voices, we explore the challenges and trends in the telco sector, particularly regarding customer onboarding and fraud preve...
Ep. 54 How customer verification is powering growth in the crypto sector
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Veriff Voices, we explore the intricate world of customer onboarding and user experience in the crypto industry with Teddy Williams...
Ep. 53 Banishing chargeback fraud at a leading global marketplace
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Veriff Voices, we dive into the world of eCommerce and digital identity with Tatiana Ivanova, Business Manager at A1 SolarStore. Di...
Ep. 52 The human element of digital transformation
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Veriff Voices, Chris Hooper and Dr. Leda Glyptis discuss the complexities of digital transformation in financial services, emphasiz...
Ep. 51 The shifting fraud landscape: how online fraud tactics are evolving
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Skinner, a world-renowned expert and thought leader in the subject of online fraud. We explore how fraud tact...
Ep. 50 Cyber resilience or bust: 4 urgent priorities for fraud leaders in 2025
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by global FinTech influencer Dr. Ruth Wandhöfer to explore the intersection of AI, compliance, cybercrime, and digita...
Ep. 49 Powering a global gambling operator’s Latin American expansion
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gana777, part of the global Senator Group, is rapidly expanding its digital gaming presence across Latin America, with new markets openin...
Ep. 48 Helping a neobank go from conception to launch in under a year
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New banks often attract fraudsters who assume tight launch deadlines mean weak fraud prevention. But LHV proved otherwise. In this episode of...
Ep. 47 Why the AML system is failing and what needs to change
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Veriff Voices, we sat down with Dr Mariola Marzouk, Co-founder of Vortex Risk and a longtime voice in economic crime prevention. Bu...
Ep. 46 Deepfake fraud and HR: the invisible heist reshaping cybersecurity
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most businesses are aware of the importance of knowing your customer, but what about knowing your employees? Aarti Samani, founder of deepfake fraud p...
Ep. 45 Helping a music distribution pioneer return trust to the music business
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With AI-generated songs and streaming scams on the rise, music distributors face mounting pressure to verify real artists. EMD Co-Founder and Presiden...
Ep. 44 Helping a pioneering start-up simplify cross-border digital notarization
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a cutting-edge startup revolutionizing secure online document notarization, Legitify needed to stay laser-focused on its core mission. However,...
Ep 43. Cyber fraud and AI: why offense is the best defense
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most organizations adopt a reactive stance when it comes to cyberthreats. But Tim Zentz, Vice President of CODEX*, argues that as AI is increasingly a...
Ep. 42 Dr. Elisabeth Carter on fraudsters' love language
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Veriff Voices, we explore the psychology behind fraud, the emotional toll it takes on victims, and actionable strategies to combat ...
Ep. 41 Love bombed: the devastating impact of romance fraud
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fraud is usually characterized as a financial crime, but for victims the psychological impact can be just as serious. We spoke with Cecilie Fjellhøy,...
Ep. 40 The power of AI and collaboration in the fight against fraud in 2025
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For our 40th episode, we invited back Mike Haley, CEO of Cifas, to discuss the growing fraud threat to businesses in 2025. Exploring the threat from i...
Ep. 39 Crypto saving: bridging the trust gap
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto is moving rapidly towards the mainstream, but consumer confidence in alternative currencies remains an obstacle to wider uptake. In this episod...
Ep. 38 Counting the true cost of KYC non-compliance
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carl-Alain Memnon, Co-Founder and COO at Grid Technology, joins us to explore how innovative solutions are transforming compliance, f...
Ep. 37 The no-code approach: ‘playing Lego’ with apps
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the past few years, the no-code approach to IT development has gone rapidly mainstream. We spoke to Jeremy Joly, Co-Founder and Chief Product Offic...
Ep. 36 Crossing borders: how digital banking is empowering immigrant communities in the US
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore our partnership with Comun, a digital banking platform for immigrants in the U.S. Discover how Comun addressed KYC challen...
Ep. 35 Unmasking biometrics: identity, AI, and the future of fraud prevention
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With consumers increasingly open to integrating biometrics into daily life, this episode underscores the essential role biometr...
Ep. 34 From bank books to blockchain: an interview with my Grandma
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Veriff Voices, Abe Post-Hyatt interviews his grandmother, Alice, to gain insights into generational perspectives on software, techn...
Ep. 33 Pig butchering, romance scams, and the psychology of fraud
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As online scams have grown rapidly in scale and sophistication over the past decade, so has their potentially devastating impact on individuals. In ou...
Ep. 32 Setting up for success: building a fraud-fighting tech stack
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The rapid shift towards digitization has transformed how companies operate and interact online. In this episode, Matt Collis, Co-Founder & CEO of Sta...
Ep. 31 Fraud and identity verification in Latin America
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid digitalization in Latin America is making effective online fraud prevention a growing priority for companies. In our latest podcast, Sacha...
Ep. 30 ‘Widgets’, ‘black boxes’ and ‘bionics’: operations at Veriff
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Veriff’s SVP of Operations Mike O’Callaghan has spent decades scaling operations in global tech firms including Skype, eBay, Microsoft, Amazon and...
Ep. 29 A digital solution with a human touch: simplifying life for older adults
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Corfield and Bonnie Juett from Crown Agents Bank join us to discuss their digital transformation in the pension industry. They address the chall...
Ep. 28 AI's role in keeping harmony within the music industry
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the growing threat of fraud in the music industry, from unauthorized distribution to fake streaming and fraudule...
Ep. 27 Ethical hacking and abuseware: two sides of the same coin
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inti De Ceukelaire is Chief Hacker Officer at bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure platform Intigriti and a founding member of the Hacker Policy C...
Ep. 26 Fraud: a crime against both organizations and individuals
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Senior academic, educator. and fraud examiner Dr Rasha Kassem joins us for this episode of Veriff Voices to address the multiple impacts of fraud on o...
Ep. 25 Cultivating culture and fostering innovation
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Govier, Veriff's VP of People, explores our company culture and its role in attracting partnerships and talent. Trust, innovati...
Ep. 24 The digital trifecta: using AI for speed, agility, and ethics
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zane Homsi, AI Product Manager at LinkedIn, joins us to discuss the human-centric approach to product development and the importance of clear product ...
Ep. 23 The future of fraud in financial services
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets to safeguarding financial services in the digital age with insights from Kevin Shine, VP Sales and Partnerships at Fraud.net. He o...
Ep. 22 Online safety has no borders: age verification around the world
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A self-confessed law enthusiast, Dmytro Sashchuk, Associate Legal Researcher and Analyst at Veriff, joins us to discuss age verification laws and the...
Ep. 21 The perfect storm: data breaches and social engineering
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From local government to the healthcare, Mike Haley has since spearheaded efforts in fraud detection and prevention for over 30 years. In his current ...
Ep. 20 Empowering global talent: insights from a remote work evangelist
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Broadway actor turned talent acquisition expert, Andrew Allen, discusses flexible working and Crossover's distinctive approach to helping skilled work...
Ep 19. Uncovering the true cost of fraud
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the lending and financing industry experiences unprecedented growth, Dana Endicott, Senior Vice President at US lender Vantage Recreational Fina...
Ep 18. Viida is life’s co-founders on putting the trust (and fun) back into dating
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Currently in beta testing and set for a full launch on February 14, 2024, viida is life is a live video-based speed dating app that aims to make onlin...
Ep. 17 E-signatures and identity verification: the perfect partnership
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fellow Estonian tech company eID Easy is an aggregator and provider of secure and easy-to-integrate global digital signature infrastructure for busine...
Ep. 16 Addressing AI bias using reinforcement learning from human feedback
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the second Veriff Voices episode with our Senior Vice President of Product, Suvrat Joshi, we tackle the thorny topic of AI bias. With more than two...
Ep. 15 Enhancing our products to meet the needs of an ever-evolving market
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our Senior Vice President of Product Suvrat Joshi’s impressive CV combines a background in coding with an MBA from Berkeley and over 20 years at the...
Ep. 14 Griffin Bank’s Head of Financial Crime Product on fraud, AI, and outsourcing in financial services
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kathryn Sharpe is Head of Financial Crime Product at Griffin, an API-first UK bank and full-stack banking-as-a-service platform. Griffin was set up to...
Ep. 13 Our Director of Solutions Engineering on design thinking and customer-centricity
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A technology expert with decades of experience, Sathya Gopalakrishnan’s role at Veriff gives him a unique perspective. Our Director of Solutions Eng...
Ep. 12 Unlocking the power of people and AI in identity verification
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At Veriff, we work tirelessly to refine our offering, harnessing innovation to ensure our verification products are accurate, scalable, and fast enoug...
Ep. 11 Our SVP of Engineering on product development, AI, and more
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As our Senior Vice President of Engineering, Hubert Behaghel brings years of experience at Amazon, Marks & Spencer, and Sky to his crucial role at the...
Ep. 10 Veriff’s “Dr Docs” on making identity verification work for everyone
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taras Boyko is Veriff’s Documents Product Manager and something of an authority on the huge range of IDs in use globally. In our latest Veriff Voice...
Ep. 9 Our Head of Regulatory on the evolution of law in identity verification
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Head of Regulatory, Aleksander Tsuiman spearheads Veriff’s privacy, data protection and product counselling functions. An experienced legal couns...
Ep. 8 Co-Founder Janer Gorohhov on Veriff’s customer-centric approach
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Veriff’s Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, Janer Gorohhov acts as a key link between the company’s origins and its future. A self-confessed...
Ep. 7 SBC’s Sue Schneider on the evolution of online gaming
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sue Schneider is Community Director and VP Growth & Strategy, Americas at Sports Betting Community (SBC). Having been involved in the internet gaming ...
Ep. 6 How building trust brings a competitive advantage
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Munna Poddar is the Senior Product Manager for Veriff’s Fraud Prevention team. Having worked for PwC, Deloitte, and Microsoft, Munna brings over a d...
Ep. 5 KPMG gaming guru on industry perceptions and inclusivity
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A keen advocate for both diversity and the gaming industry, Micky Swindale is currently Global Head of Sales Enablement for KPMG, and leader of #WeAl...
Ep. 4 The magic of digital identities for businesses and consumers
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For over 20 years, Viktoria Ruubel has been developing new products and building innovative business models at some of the biggest names in tech, from...
Ep. 3 The threat from the collapsed user experience and the online AI arms race
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Veriff’s Senior Director of Fraud Prevention and Experience, David Divitt, has spent over 20 years helping global banks and financial institutions a...
Ep. 2 Veriff’s CRO on why identity is the internet’s key challenge
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before joining Veriff, our Chief Revenue Office Javier Ortega Estrada oversaw 10x revenue growth at Dropbox and helped build event platform Hopin from...
Ep. 1 What it takes to build a unicorn before you’re 30
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At only 28, Veriff CEO Kaarel Kotkas leads a global company of over 500 people and has been named as one of Forbes’ 30 under 30 in Europe. Kaarel ta...