Speakers

Nicholas Imperillo is an innovator in digital identity and behavioral fraud prevention, dedicated to building secure, high-velocity environments for the gaming and digital asset industries. As Senior Manager of Risk Services at GeoComply, he spearheads advanced spoofing detection initiatives and the application of machine learning to identify the misuse of stolen KYC and payment credentials in real-time. By leveraging sophisticated behavioral signals, Nicholas helps businesses stay ahead of evolving fraud vectors while ensuring a seamless user journey.
Nicholas’s expertise in scaling trust architectures was forged during his time as Fraud and AML Manager at DraftKings, where he was instrumental in the operational launch of over 15 regulated jurisdictions. Throughout this rapid expansion, he specialized in managing complex risk profiles across diverse product verticals—from NFT marketplaces to online casinos—unifying disparate data points into a cohesive defense against account takeover (ATO) and identity fraud.
A forward-thinking leader in the "Architecture of Trust," Nicholas bridges the gap between complex behavioral data and actionable fraud prevention. He brings unique insight into how emerging digital ID models and behavioral signals can be integrated to create a dynamic, innovation-led approach to player verification and platform integrity.