Valid8

Valid8 Financial is the global leader in Verified Financial Intelligence (VFI). The company’s platform extracts accounting evidence from documents and systems to eliminate sample risk, address staffing challenges, and improve the speed and quality of rendering a professional opinion. Hundreds of firms use Valid8’s software on some of the world’s most complex, high-profile cases. The company holds numerous patents and was recognized in 2022 as a Technology Innovation Award Winner from CPA Practice Advisors and as a Top 100 Early-Stage Company by Will Reed. The company has headquarters in Boulder and Seattle. For more information, visit: www.valid8financial.com.

Tod McDonald | CFO and Co-founder

As a lead financial investigator for a $150 million Ponzi scheme Tod has spent decades working to clean up and turn around complex accounting and financial situations. The original idea behind Valid8 is based on his personal experience and pain associated with unwinding these complex projects.

Chris McCall | CEO and Co-founder

As CEO and co-founder, Chris leads Valid8’s vision, strategy, and execution. Prior to founding Valid8, Chris led marketing as Chief Marketing Officer for NexGen Storage where he built a world class marketing team around strategic market analysis and product management.