I have just completed the FinTech Compliance program led by Yana, leading to a FinTech Pro certification. I am extremely satisfied with the program in terms of course delivery, resources and organisation of the program. Yana's expertise in the field is evident, delivering engaging webinars and addressing all participant questions thoroughly, with an open door for follow-up queries. The course provides an array of practical templates that are incredibly useful for compliance tasks. It's an invaluable resource for anyone in the fintech startup compliance sector or compliance professionals in general. The program offered deep insights into the crucial role compliance professionals play and equipped me with the necessary tools and materials to excel in this field. Highly recommended!

"Yana is an outstanding and seasoned compliance & regulatory professional who has extensive experience and knowledge in crypto and fintech in general. She is one of the most valuable partner for our strategic advisory from compliance point of view. As her company name suggests, if you want your compliance team to be “competitive”, she is the best person to speak to."

"Yana has incredible depth of knowledge on the compliance and regulatory needs in the Fintech and Crypto space across the UK and Europe. She has provided the highest level of insight and been very proactive to help us achieve our company goals."

"Yana is an incredibly knowledgeable, experienced regulatory & compliance consultant with whom I had the pleasure of working for several years when I was the COO of AZA, an emerging markets fintech company. I especially appreciated her versatility as a consultant - not only did she roll up her sleeves and lead tactical projects such as the re-authorisation of our UK and EU payment licenses (which involved a lot of policy writing), but also added long-term strategic value by coaching our Legal & Compliance Team to prepare for presentations to regulators at various Central Banks across Africa."

"Yana is an outstanding Compliance and Regulatory Risk professional. I've learnt so much from her working with her in the executive team. Her risk-managed yet business friendly approach balances customer needs, technical requirements and regulatory obligations in a manner that turns compliance into a business advantage. Her knowledge of regulatory environments, licensing, risk and AML controls allowed our team to push products that nobody else could match while keeping bad actors and fraudulent transactions well below industry benchmarks. I highly recommend having her guidance and expertise on your team at any stage of your business."

"It’s rare that you come across standout talent like Yana. I had the pleasure of working with her for nearly three years at BitPesa (now AZA) and Founders Bank collectively, we often collaborate closely on FinTech projects with heavy compliance requirements. I am always impressed by Yana's ability to bridge the gap between scalable technical solutions and solid compliance leadership and guidance—effortlessly. That skill often takes years to develop, but it seemed to come perfectly naturally. I always enjoy working with Yana, as a team member or a leader, Yana earns my highest recommendation."

"I’ve got so much to share about Yana and her impact on my professional journey! About a year ago, I randomly stumbled upon Yana's podcast just by searching ‘compliance’ in Spotify, and I got hooked instantly. I couldn't wait for the next episode each week; it was like a revelation to me. I come from a legal background, and my mindset was all about being conservative, risk-averse, and disconnected from the business.
But then Yana's podcast changed everything. I was shocked when I first heard that compliance should genuinely care about the business, understand marketing, care about conversions. It hit me like a lightning bolt - "Wait, aren't we the second line of defense, independent from the business and guarding company from the risk?" It took me a little time to realize that I had been wrong all along, even with my four CAMS certificates feeling useless and like a waste of money (despite some companies still requiring them!).
Before long, I discovered Yana's concept of 'business-like and just in time compliance,' and it was like magic. Suddenly, compliance was being heard, invited to important meetings, and kept in the loop about product changes way ahead of time. We became trusted partners to the business, no longer just the department of 'NO.' It's crazy to think about how far we've come. From a company in its 'age of innocence,' with undocumented growth, to a compliance function that's now a 'leverage' for the company. We're securing crucial partnerships, opening bank accounts, obtaining licenses and authorizations, and acing audits.
Yana's guidance has been invaluable. I wholeheartedly recommend her products, especially the Compliance Collective. They have been one of the absolute best investments in my professional career. Yana rocks!"