EPISODE 1
Partner Spotlight Session
EPISODE 1
Shufti Adaptive Edge: Deepfakes and the Future of Digital Trust – with Tom Gadsden
25 JUN, 2025 • 29 MINUTES LISTEN
In our first Partner Spotlight session, we’re joined by Dany Mawas, Co-Founder & CEO of Fortress Core Connect, and Tom Gadsden, VP of Product Management at Shufti. Together, they explore the key challenges facing the industry today and share practical solutions. From reducing customer drop-off during onboarding to shaping adaptive compliance strategies across diverse markets, they highlight how businesses can turn regulatory hurdles into opportunities for growth.
In this session, they discuss:
- How can compliance be transformed from a cost center into a competitive advantage?
- What role does adaptive KYC/AML technology play in reducing friction while maintaining security?
- How can global financial institutions accelerate growth by tailoring onboarding journeys to local regulations?
About Dany Mawas
With over 15 years in online trading and financial services, Dany Mawas is a seasoned executive and current CEO of Fortress Core Connect. With a strong background in the European and African markets, he has led Fortress Core Connect to become a key enabler for scaling brokerages, asset managers, and crypto exchanges by providing end-to-end technology and liquidity solutions.
About Tom Gadsden
Tom Gadsden is the Vice President of Product Management at Shufti, where he leads the design of identity verification and fraud prevention technologies. He brings over a decade of experience in product leadership roles across fintech and cybersecurity, having previously worked with global platforms focused on digital identity and compliance. Tom is based in London, where he enjoys blending strategic product thinking with hands-on innovation.
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