INNOVATION AND TECH TRACK: Digital Identity

VP, Sales &Strategy, Proof

Eddie Oddo is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in strategy, business development, and digital transformation. In his role as VP of Sales & Strategy Proof (formerly Notarize), Eddie manages the real estate segment sales team, leads industry initiatives, and develops business strategies that drive the adoption and growth of Online Notarization and Identity Verification. Working closely with enterprise customers, partners, and stakeholders, he also oversees Proof’s mortgage and title industry affairs efforts, advocating for and leading changes that promote digital transformation. Combined with his education and background, Eddie’s deep understanding of the settlement and mortgage industry uniquely positions him as a digital transformation expert in the real estate, settlement, and mortgage sectors.

Supervisory Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Manager, Identity Management, AAMVA

Mindy Stephens is the Manager of Identity Management at AAMVA, and has 17 years of industry experience; half of which has been with AAMVA. Mindy is a vital member of the Identity Management (IDM) team offering subject matter expertise and supporting the department’s work portfolio to include Mobile Driver License (mDL), physical credentials, identity proofing and vetting standards and biometrics. Prior to her role in Identity Management, Mindy worked as a Lead Business Analyst in AAMVA’s Driver Systems department where she supported several different driver and verification systems. Before her time at AAMVA, Mindy worked for the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) Driver License Division (DLD) for nearly 9 years. During her time with Utah, Mindy held several different positions, however most of her time was dedicated to the DLD’s system modernization. As a part of the modernization efforts, Mindy organized and led efforts for training and testing across the span of the project, covering both headquarters and field office operations.

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, FundingShield LLC

Ike is the CEO and Chairman of FundingShield, the Fin-tech market leader providing wire & title fraud risk prevention as well as settlement risk management solutions to the real estate finance industry. FundingShield is a Inc.5000 company, HouwingWire Tech 100 winner for 2019 thru 2022 and is the only MISMO Certified wire fraud and risk management technology in the market that has protected over $2.7 Trillion in closings. Ike has served as a CEO, Chairman, board member, investor, hands-on operator and advisor to private and public companies and continues his active involvement in many investments and efforts today. Ike is a Member of the Forbes Business Council and was named a Housing Wire Tech Trendsetter for 2019, HousingWire Vanguard for 2020 & 2021 & MBA Tech All Star for 2021.