Compliance That Makes Sense

It's easy to assume that the way things are being done is the right way to do things, but a change in perspective can open our eyes to the benefits of doing things differently. In this episode, I discuss how to establish KPIs as a compliance professional when there are a lot of unknowns in play. I hope you walk away from this episode with a new perspective on the metrics you can and cannot control...

In your career, as in all facets of your life, there are always going to be circumstances that are out of your control! In the next few episodes, I am going to be exploring how you can differentiate between the things you can control and those you cannot and how to identify and avoid the traps that lead to unnecessary project delays and unintended results.  If you found value in this episode, I wo...

In this episode, I take you on a journey through my thoughts on what is going on with the SEC and Uniswap, what I learned about the future of instant messaging from Tucker Carlson's interview with Pavel Durov, why I decided to digitally "clone" myself, and more!  If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and support as many...

With my Certification program launch happening in two days, I decided to record an episode with my very good friend, David Yen, about some of the things that have been on my mind recently. The diverse range of subjects we discuss includes relationships, friendships, risk-taking, decision-making, the education system, and authenticity!  If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate...

Competent, well-meaning, hardworking people often make unrealistic assumptions that can completely derail their projects. In this episode, I explore some of the mistakes that my clients have made recently to highlight the importance of questioning your assumptions and surrounding yourself with trusted advisors.  If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a...

For various reasons, compliance professionals often struggle to confront their senior management about work-related issues that they are experiencing. In this episode, I explain what the the NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) methodology is and how it can be used to overcome this problematic tendency!  If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! My...

The world we live in is characterized by unpredictability. Responding to unpredictable situations with "we have to do something" is a trap that can have very negative outcomes so in this episode, I share how you can better prepare for the future without wasting your time and money!  If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! My mission is to help...

In today's special episode, I am joined by my life coach, Lisa Carpenter, to discuss crypto, women, technology, risks, and life!  Lisa works with women who have high career ambitions and who also want to maintain their health and well-being. I've been seeing her for a few years, finding the experience enormously valuable in helping me through life's ups and downs. From understanding the risks of i...

Crypto staking has been in the spotlight recently, and as a result, it is undergoing a transformation. In this episode, we are going to cover what staking is, how it works, why regulators are concerned about it, and the key elements you need to keep in mind if you are going to offer it. I also explore Kraken as a case study of how staking can go wrong.  If you found value in this episode, I would...

Welcome back to the Compliance That Makes Sense podcast! In the coming episodes, we're going to be delving into topics related to the technological developments that are changing our world.  --- Are you a techno-skeptic or part of the effective accelerationism movement? In this episode, I explore the beliefs held by these opposing camps and share my thoughts about technological development, capita...

Do you thrive during emergencies, or do you prefer leading your team through phases of growth? In our last episode of 2023, I explore Ben Horowitz's concept of wartime and peacetime CEOs, and I share how I discovered my own leadership style.  If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and support as many FinTech startups as p...

CZ, the CEO of Binance, stepped down in November 2023 in the wake of a number of money laundering charges and procedural misdemeanors. In this episode, I share what the future holds for Binance and how the company's decay is going to impact the crypto industry as a whole.  If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and suppor...

If you think that your role as a compliance officer is to provide accurate and extensive information to your company leaders and you're confused about why you aren't being promoted and why your boss doesn't seem to take you seriously, listen to this episode to understand why you need to change the way you think!  If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate if you could leave a re...

For various reasons which I share in today's episode, many FinTech companies are now establishing their global headquarters in the UAE. Tune in today to hear how the UAE has become the new Switzerland when it comes to the FinTech space!  If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and support as many FinTech startups as possib...

"Hire slow, fire fast" has become a common adage in the working world. In today's episode, I am going to explain why this approach does not work well in the world of FinTech compliance and what FinTech leaders should be doing to find the right fit for their companies instead!  If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and su...

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an international body founded with the aim of enhancing global financial security and improving industry standards. However, in this episode, I share why I believe many of the actions that the FATF has taken are negatively impacting the FinTech space.  If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate if you could leave a review! My mission is...

A common expectation of first-time MLROs and heads of compliance is that their CEO will be their boss. In this episode, I debunk this myth so you, as a new MLRO or head of compliance, can enter your new role with your eyes wide open to what your relationship with your CEO is really going to look like!  If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate if you could leave a review! My mi...

In this episode, I explore some common conspiracy theories that I have come across in the world of business and finance. I personally find this topic a fascinating one, and I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it.  If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and support as many FinTech startup...

Inspired by Andrew Ross Sorkin's insights on the topic, in this episode, I explore the differences between the financial crises of 2008 and 2023 and share my thoughts on which one was the most egregious.  If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and support as many FinTech startups as possible, and when you leave a positive re...

"Not treating compliance as a function responsible for revenues is not just a poor cost decision; it's simply ignoring the reality of the underlying processes."  In this episode, I explore the defining characteristics of cost and revenue centers and share my thoughts on the problems with looking at compliance as a cost and why it should be viewed as a revenue generation function instead.  If you f...

In this episode, I explore the key elements of the MICA regulation that was approved in the spring of 2023, its problematic elements, and the implications it will have in the FinTech space.  If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and support as many FinTech startups as possible, and when you leave a positive review, more peo...

Bill Gurley's inspirational speech at the All-In Summit motivated me to record an episode focusing on the worldwide issue of regulatory capture. Tune in today to learn more about what regulatory capture is, the numerous industries that have been accused of facilitating it, and what it could mean for the future of financial services and Big Tech.  If you found value in this episode, I would really...

In this episode, I share some of the invaluable lessons that I learned from listening to a speech by Tobias Lütke, the founder and CEO of Shopify, at the inspirational All-In Summit. From eliminating unnecessary meetings to his thoughts on why founders make the best CEOs for their companies, tune in today to hear it all! If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate if you could le...

A few weeks ago, two major events took place in the FinTech world; Worldcoin was launched and Curve was hacked. The fact that these events happened so close to one another has raised many important questions about the future of centralized versus decentralized structures. Tune in today to hear details about one of the largest hacks in DeFi history, the ambitious goals that Worldcoin is hoping to a...

Discomfort is the key to growth! Too many professional education courses don't give people the skills to truly accelerate their careers. In this episode, I discuss the reasons why and provide an overview of the strucutre of my FinTech Compliance Professional Certification Program so that you have a better understanding of how it will skyrocket your gowth in the compliance space.   If you found val...