Taavi Tamkivi
About Taavi Tamkivi
Taavi Tamkivi is the founder and CEO of Salv, a company dedicated to combating financial crime through innovative data systems.
Taavi Tamkivi – Founder and CEO
Taavi Tamkivi is the Founder and CEO of Salv, a company dedicated to tackling the root causes of financial crime. Under his leadership, Salv focuses on creating solutions that enhance the detection and prevention of financial crimes using advanced data systems. Taavi's vision for Salv is to build robust defenses against fraud and money laundering, harnessing his extensive experience in the field.
Taavi Tamkivi's Expertise in Fraud and Revenue Assurance
With decades of experience leading teams in Fraud, Revenue Assurance, and Consumer Analytics, Taavi Tamkivi has a deep understanding of financial crime prevention. He has held significant roles that demonstrate his expertise, from building anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud detection teams to implementing Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. These roles underline his ability to safeguard financial systems from various forms of abuse.
Building Fraud Detection Teams at Wise and Skype
At Wise and Skype, Taavi Tamkivi played a pivotal role in reinforcing their financial crime prevention capabilities. He established AML, Fraud, and KYC teams, ensuring these organizations had a strong defense against illicit activities. His work as a verification team lead at Wise and his earlier stint as a software developer provided him with a well-rounded perspective on integrating technical solutions into fraud prevention measures.
Taavi Tamkivi's Background in Financial Crime-Fighting
Throughout his career, Taavi Tamkivi has been passionate about using data to combat financial crime. He first encountered the scale of fraud and money laundering during his time at Wise, an experience that prompted him to focus intensively on financial crime-fighting. His latest venture, Salv, embodies this commitment, as it aims to address financial fraud and laundering through innovative data-driven systems.
Analytics Leadership at Skype and Wise
Taavi Tamkivi led Analytics teams at both Skype and Wise, where he enhanced their capabilities to monitor, detect, and respond to fraudulent activities. His leadership in these roles ensured that comprehensive analytics were in place, translating data insights into actionable strategies to protect the companies' users and revenue from criminal exploitation.