Yield Sec Senior Team
Our senior team is comprised of leaders from betting and gaming, entertainment, data and analytics, advertising, law and professional services.
Ismail Vali - Founder & CEO
A leading gaming industry executive and marketing consultant for over 20 years with an academic background in Law, as a graduate of Brasenose College, Oxford University. Ismail combined these two defining experiences allowing him to lead the team that innovated the Yield Sec platform and ecosystem approach to serve all legal stakeholders and help them benefit from the removal of crime across the gambling marketplace.
Bret Sperling - Co-Founder & CFO
A seasoned financial professional and founder of Sperling Advisory LLC, a consultancy providing start-up and mid-market companies with leadership across M&A, cap raises and rapid growth. Prior to starting Sperling Advisory, Bret was a Principal at a large regional CPA firm.
Alastair Graham - Co-Founder & CINO
Alastair is an early stage investor and senior creative director and producer with experience across advertising, production, streaming and broadcast. He has worked across documentaries, entertainment and advertising with diverse projects for partners including Amazon, BBC, British Airways, Coca-Cola, Honda and numerous betting, gaming and lottery brands.
David Pedley - Co-Founder & CLO
As an attorney, David has been involved in securities and M&A transactions valued at over $1 billion. David has represented start-ups, tech companies, venture capital and debt funds, merchant banks, and one of the world’s largest hedge funds. In legal practice, David’s extensive experience covers Education, Marketing, Medical & Tech clients.
David Bodnick - CTO
David is a tech entrepreneur and founder specializing in AI solutions for Fortune 500 clients. A Brown University graduate and Chartered Financial Analyst, David brings a unique blend of technological prowess and strategic insight to drive innovation within the company.
Dan Hamon - COO
Dan leverages his expertise in AI, high-performance computing, and SaaS applications to drive innovation and operational efficiency. A Cal State Fullerton alum with an executive education from Stanford, Dan's achievements include leading an IBM Watson AI XPRIZE finalist team, and developing software for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, enhancing Mars rover imaging capabilities. His strategic leadership at Yield Sec is pivotal to delivering cutting-edge online marketplace solutions.
Yasmine Scott - Head of Press & Political Relations
Yasmine is a seasoned communications professional with strong international press relationships. Her strategic approach ensures that Yield Sec's narrative and mission resonates effectively with stakeholders, fostering transparency and trust within the industry.
Matt Zarb Cousin - Senior Advisor for Goverment & Regulatory Affairs
Matt is the Director of Clean Up Gambling, a not-for-profit pressure group campaigning for reform of online gambling regulation in the United Kingdom, and is a co-founder of Gamban, a gambling cessation application for those suffering from issues with problem gambling.