What's futurism and how is it related to fraud?

This week on Fraudish, Kelly speaks with Sam Radocchia, a self-proclaimed futurist, who shares fraud insights from her unique background in anthropology and technology. Sam explains how her journey led her to become a futurist, highlighting key experiences such as her involvement with blockchain, AI, and virtual worlds like Second Life. The conversation also touches upon economic disparities, the impact of technology on fraud, and the emergence of network states.

Connect with Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samradofficial/.

Ever thought about your school Lunch Lady? Do you think she was capable of crime? Maybe she even stole your lunch money…

This episode of Fraudish, Kelly is joined by Emily Azzarito, to discuss her insightful paper “Lunch Ladies and Pink-Collar Crime.” Emily shares her personal journey from classical musician to attorney, and the inspiration behind her paper, which explores cases like the New Canaan lunch ladies and high-profile women such as Martha Stewart and Elizabeth Holmes. The conversation delves into why women are often trusted implicitly in the workplace, the misconceptions surrounding female white-collar criminals, and the need for more nuanced views on gender and trust in financial crimes.

Connect with Emily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-azzarito/

Read her paper: https://jgrj.law.uiowa.edu/news/2024/05/lunch-ladies-and-pink-collar-crime-gender-stereotype-costs-companies-millions

NYT Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/14/nyregion/connecticut-school-cafeteria-theft.html

In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly sits down with Allison Lagosh from Saifr to delve into the dynamic world of compliance, risk management, and fraud in the age of artificial intelligence. Allison shares her inspiring journey from pursuing a legal career to becoming a leader in the fintech startup space, offering invaluable insights for professionals navigating these complex fields.

Topics covered include:

• The impact of generative AI on the financial industry.
• Key regulatory challenges tied to AI adoption and fraud prevention.
• Practical strategies for balancing AI's potential benefits with emerging fraud risks.
• The evolving landscape of compliance in a tech-driven world.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone working in compliance, risk management, or fraud prevention—or for those curious about how AI is reshaping the financial industry.

💻 Learn more about Saifr: https://saifr.ai/
👩‍💼 Connect with Allison Lagosh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-lagosh/

Tune in to discover how industry leaders like Allison are shaping the future of compliance and fraud detection with AI!