Minimize risk.
Maximize efficiency.
About us
Kinectify is an AML risk management technology company. Our modern AML platform empowers clients to efficiently manage their risk with real-time intelligence so they can focus on growing their businesses instead of being bogged down by compliance. By connecting AML data in one platform, we break down silos, eliminate blind spots, and surface insights. Our unique approach centralizes customer information, automates workflows, uses advanced analytics, and integrates with leading providers of global intelligence.
We’re revolutionizing how compliance is managed in the gaming industry.
Our advisory services
Kinectify’s advisory services enhance client’s capacity with industry experts who can design and test programs, help clients meet their compliance deadlines, and even allows clients to outsource the day-to-day administration of their compliance programs.
The team
Top technologists and compliance experts converge
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Joseph Martin is an anti-money laundering analyst at heart. He has AML experience in cannabis, gaming, and banking. Prior to founding Kinectify, Joseph led the compliance function at Hypur, a leading cannabis compliance and payments software company. He’s had a vision for a new generation of modern risk management software designed by AML practitioners and he is thrilled to see it come to life!
Prior to jumping into AML risk management, Joseph served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2001 to 2009. He received a B.A. in International Studies from the University of North Texas, an M.A. in Middle East Studies from The George Washington University, and is a graduate of the FBI Citizen’s Academy. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) with a designation in Counter-Terrorist Financing and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Michael Calvin is a technology leader driven to deliver great software through high-performance engineering teams. Prior to joining Kinectify, Michael led the development of multiple cloud-first SaaS solutions in the construction technology, identity-proofing (KYC), and financial services markets. He has also delivered both on-premise and cloud solutions in the highly regulated healthcare and education spaces.
Michael is a technologist, and enjoys the everyday challenge of solving real-world problems with technology. He is constantly expanding his skillset, learning new languages, and finding new ways to deliver high-quality, high-performance solutions faster.
Michael served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2004 to 2008. After his enlistment, he completed a BS in Information Technology Web Development and an MS in Management Information Systems while working full-time as a programmer. He has completed the High Performance Leadership course from Cornell University, the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional certification, and is a Certified ScrumMaster. Away from work, Michael enjoys traveling, wine-tasting, cooking, and enjoying the perks of California living.
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Joanne is a seasoned product leader with expertise in bringing revolutionary first-of-its-kind products to market. At Apple, Joanne led the development and launch of the next-generation iMac, which was the first-ever flat panel all-in-one computer brought to market. She subsequently managed the rollout of multiple generations of the iMac, the second generation of the Mac Mini, and other revolutionary technology products at Apple.
At TiVo, Joanne led the publishing of video streaming apps, development of custom apps, and advertising Worldwide for TiVo and licensed Cable Providers, and the first-ever pizza ordering app for television, which gained recognition in the Wall Street Journal and on Late Night with David Letterman.
Joanne recently oversaw product and engineering development at Hypur, a leading cannabis compliance and payments company. In this role, Joanne brought AML-related products and services to market in the cannabis space.
Joanne earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from the University of Hawaii and earned an agile management certification from Villanova University.
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Derek has extensive experience in the compliance and financial intelligence fields, and has brought his expertise to both the public and private sectors, providing him with a unique and well-rounded perspective to business challenges. Prior to joining Kinectify, Derek served as the Director of Anti-Money Laundering at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, where he led the agency's AML regulatory oversight initiatives in the gaming, horse racing, liquor and cannabis industries. Derek was previously the Managing Principal at MT>Play, an advisory venture of McCarthy Tetrault that provided strategic advice to gaming organizations and governments around the world. He has also held senior roles at Canada's federal financial intelligence unit (FINTRAC), the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, and was the chief anti-money laundering officer at one of North America's largest independent investment management firms. He was also appointed by the Government of Bermuda to serve as a Commissioner on the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission.
Sean Topchi is a seasoned AML professional in the gaming industry. Sean has functioned in multiple compliance management roles, including being the BSA Officer for Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, a large tribal casino in Southern California. As part of RSM, he also consulted with dozens of casinos in the US and internationally. His projects included independent reviews, risk assessments, training, policy writing, and data analytics implementations. He is beyond excited to bring advanced software and risk management to gaming professionals throughout the industry.
Before starting his AML career, Sean attended UNLV and obtained his BS in Accounting. He also received his MBA, obtained his certifications in Fraud Examination (CFE) & Anti-Money Laundering (ACAMS).
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Perry is a lifer in gaming most recently as AML Manager II at Caesars Sportsbook overseeing all nationwide AML operations including 20 AML analysts.
Perry Ablan spent his career in gaming most recently as AML Manager II at Caesars Sportsbook overseeing all nationwide AML operations. Perry joined the gaming industry just after turning 21 and has held supervisory and managerial positions in slot operations, regulatory compliance, and AML compliance.
Perry helped build the Caesars AML program in 2015 including drafting the company’s suspicious activity review standards and SAR filing procedures as well as overseeing a team of transaction monitoring analysts conversing the majority of the company’s properties in the US.
In 2021, Perry transitioned to managing AML for Caesars Sportsbook operations building the company’s AML program by creating various standard operating procedures, internal review processes, and transaction monitoring reports. He oversaw a team consisting of 20 analysts and effectively trained them in SAR, CTR, and KYC review standards.
Outside of work, Perry enjoys volunteering and all things outdoors. He’s often found on the tennis court or out fishing or hiking in his spare time.
Yury began her career in banking and compliance over 10 years ago. She pivoted to a marketing focus shortly after and quickly became an expert in digital marketing strategy. Yury’s expertise spans digital, product and content marketing across multiple digital marketing channels including social and paid search channels.Yury has helped launch and scale multiple startups. In the past, she has worked with well renowned TV personalities and celebrities, including real estate investors Pace Morby and Jamil Damji from Triple Digit Flip and New York Times Best Selling Author Gabby Bernstein. She’s currently the owner and founder of Marketing Fems, where she coaches and mentors up and coming female marketing leaders in all areas of digital marketing and hosts marketing workshops for small business owners.Yury holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago and brings added value with certifications in Google Ads, Google Analytics, Facebook Blueprint, and more.
Joseph Martin is an anti-money laundering analyst at heart. He has AML experience in cannabis, gaming, and banking. Prior to founding Kinectify, Joseph led the compliance function at Hypur, a leading cannabis compliance and payments software company. He’s had a vision for a new generation of modern risk management software designed by AML practitioners and he is thrilled to see it come to life!
Prior to jumping into AML risk management, Joseph served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2001 to 2009. He received a B.A. in International Studies from the University of North Texas, an M.A. in Middle East Studies from The George Washington University, and is a graduate of the FBI Citizen’s Academy. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) with a designation in Counter-Terrorist Financing and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Salil is an entrepreneurial, deeply technical business executive and people leader with 30+ years of IT and management consulting experience. He helped organizations create competitive advantage by building scalable platforms/services, leading large cross-functional teams, and introducing/ developing new products to the market.
As President and CEO of Vichaar LLC, a management consulting company he founded, Salil advises executives in various industries to strengthen and grow their companies. He served as EVP, CIO, and CTO for Caesars Entertainment Corp., where he advanced Caesars’ technology by leading an industry-first, mobile-enabled, internal and customer-focused transformation in 2016 (5-year horizon). Eldorado Resorts’ acquisition of Caesars was partly due to its advanced technology.
He has served on Advisory Boards for start-up technology companies, held leadership roles with publicly-held companies (financial services, education spaces), and through his consulting work with Accenture, led organizations through significant transformations. Salil began his career at IBM as a software engineer.
He lives in Roswell, GA with his wife and three children. He has an MBA from The University of Chicago, a BS in Computer Engineering from The Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville. He holds three software patents and is a published author.
Scott Peterson is a long time entrepreneur having co-founded or partnered in building seven companies. From 2010 to 2020, Scott was Executive Director of the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology at BYU assisting numerous entrepreneurs launch successful ventures some of which now exceed $1B valuations. The program was ranked in the top five of all university programs during his tenure.
Scott is currently the Chief Academic Officer at RevRoad, a venture services firm partnering with businesses to help them achieve greater success.
Nicole Jantzi is a practicing attorney with over twenty years of experience advising and litigating on behalf of some of the biggest players in the technology community. She has counseled both early-stage ventures and established Fortune 50 companies on a broad range of issues and in bet-the-company litigation, with an emphasis on intellectual property matters. In addition to her service for Kinectify, Nicole remains in active practice as a partner at one of the top law firms in the United States, where she has served as the Global Leader for a practice group responsible for the realization of over $100mm in revenues annually.
Prior to entering private practice, Nicole obtained a BS in Electrical Engineering from Binghamton University and a JD from the George Washington University School of Law. While in college, Nicole interned for Lockheed Martin in Syracuse, NY and participated in the inaugural NNUN REU program at Stanford University. In her free time, Nicole manages a household with six kids, carving out time for the beach, a day on the slopes, or an evening at the craps table whenever possible.
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Dan Fetters
LinkedInDan Fetters is a Co-FoundingPartner and Co-CIO of Acies Investments, a venture capital fund thatspecializes in partnering and funding companies in the sports betting, iGaming, esports and sports technology industries. Prior to founding Acies Investments, Dan was a Founder and Co-CEO of Acies Acquisition Corp. I, a special purpose acquisition company that consummated a merger with a mobile gaming company, Playstudios, in June 2021. He has over 20 years of experience at Morgan Stanley leading complex strategic transactions around the globe, including cross-border mergers in North America, Europe and Asia. His diverse experience includes advising domestic and international companies and Boards of Directors on a broad range of public and private M&A transactions. Over the course of his career, Dan also has represented numerous companies in public and private equity and debt offerings and has extensive experience in a variety of industries, including gaming, real estate, sports, media, entertainment, consumer, retail, industrial, and telecommunications. Dan served as a Managing Director in Morgan Stanley’s Mergers and Acquisition Group and as the Head of Western Region M&A. Before moving to Los Angeles and ultimately leading Morgan Stanley’s Western Region M&A Group, Dan spent five years with the organization in New York focused on the Media & Communications sectors in both a financing and M&A capacity. Dan received a B.S. in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
Seth Young
LinkedInSeth Young is an internationally known gaming expert with nearly 20 years of experience and a successful track record of continuously being at the forefront of new online gaming technologies and strategies. Young is currently the Chief Strategy Officer at Fifth Street Gaming Digital, Managing Partner at The Strategy Organization, a full service gaming consultancy, and a Non Executive Director for numerous companies in the gaming ecosystem. Prior to joining FSG Digital, Young served as Chief Innovation Officer at PointsBet (ASX: PBH) where he was responsible for strategic corporate development efforts. Prior to joining PointsBet, Young served as the Executive Director of Online Gaming at Foxwoods Resort Casino, where he was responsible for the strategic development and oversight of Foxwoods’ existing and emerging interactive gaming initiatives. Prior to joining Foxwoods, Young helped pioneer the daily fantasy sports industry in the USA as Chief Operating Officer and Board Member of Flower City Gaming, where he was responsible for the strategic development of Star Fantasy Leagues’ technologies and oversight of all aspects of the company’s development. Young also operated his own consulting firm, SY Ventures, from 2009 to 2012 where he offered clients in the iGaming vertical a full range of services, and served as the Director of Strategy for TexasHoldem.com from 2005 to 2009. Young won the Innovation Group's 2018 Emerging Leaders of Gaming Award and was named to Global Gaming Business Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list in 2018. Young holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with a double minor in Internet Studies and Legal Studies, from Brandeis University, and attended Harvard Business School for Mergers and Acquisitions, strategy, execution, and post-merger management. Young is a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law.
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Jason Walbridge is a senior gaming industry executive with global operational experience in land-based and online gaming markets. Since 2022, Jason has been a Strategic Advisor to Aristocrat Technologies Inc and their online real money gaming business Anaxi. He was previously the Chief Operating Officer of NYX Gaming, and prior to this Jason spent 18 years with Aristocrat Leisure Limited in numerous executive positions.
