Judging Panel
Inna Simonova
Inna Simonova is a business analytics specialist and strategic advisor with a cross-disciplinary background in anti-fraud, finance, FinTech and consulting. Currently serving as an Associate at Point Break Capital, she consults a diverse portfolio of U.S. businesses, helping them navigate growth challenges and optimize operational strategies through data-driven insights. Her approach combines financial acumen, risk mitigation expertise, and advanced analytics to unlock value across multiple sectors. Prior to her current role, Inna held positions as Risk and Anti-Fraud Manager at international organizations such as Social Discovery Group and gamigo AG, where she developed AI-powered fraud detection systems that significantly reduced fraudulent activity and enhanced regulatory compliance. With over a decade of experience in anti-fraud, risk management, FinTech and consulting, she brings deep expertise in e-commerce payment analytics, payment security, and AML. Her ability to align analytical insight with business transformation is reinforced by her recent STEM-certified M.S. in Business Analytics from the University of California, Riverside. A former advisory consultant at EY, Inna contributed to one of the largest energy sector restructurings in the Baltics and has continued to champion ethical innovation and cross-functional collaboration throughout her career. She is an active member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.


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