Valid8 Financial

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Tod McDonald. He is the Founder and General Manager for Investigations at Valid8 Financial. With over two decades of experience, Tod has held leadership roles such as CFO, COO, and Principal in various organizations including Global Baristas and Cascade Capital Group. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington and is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisor. His expertise spans finance, corporate restructuring, and financial investigations.

In this episode, we delve into a Ponzi scheme case that led to the founding of Valid8, exploring how his team used forensic techniques to trace missing funds. Tod also discusses the evolving landscape of financial crimes, the role of AI in investigations, and best practices for compliance professionals to stay ahead of fraud schemes.