Building the Future Through Partnerships: Elevating ValidiFI’s Program with Ian Megale

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As we head into 2026, ValidiFI is doubling down on innovation, collaboration, and growth—strengthening existing partnerships while expanding new ones through our Denova Partnerships Program, led by our newest team member, Ian Megale, VP of Partnerships. 

Why Partnerships Matter More Than Ever

The financial services landscape is evolving rapidly. From ACH modernization to fraud prevention and identity verification, success increasingly depends on collaboration. Partnerships allow organizations to combine expertise, integrate solutions, and deliver greater value to clients in a way that no single company can achieve alone.

According to a recent Deloitte study, “More than 70% of financial institutions (FIs) cite strategic partnerships as a top driver of innovation and growth in the next three years.” This trend underscores why ValidiFI is investing in a structured approach to building net-new partnerships—creating opportunities with banks, fintechs, and technology providers that share our vision for smarter payments and risk management.

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More than 70% of FIs cite strategic partnerships
as a top driver of innovation and growth in the next three years.

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“Partnerships are at the heart of ValidiFI’s growth strategy,” said John Gordon, CEO of ValidiFI. “Bringing Ian Megale on board to lead our partnership program ensures we have the right expertise to expand and create new pathways for innovation and help our clients stay ahead in a rapidly changing financial ecosystem.”

What Is the ValidiFI Partnerships Program?

“Denovo” means “from the beginning,” and that’s exactly what this program is about: establishing new relationships from the ground up, while strengthening existing relationships. Through this initiative, ValidiFI will:

• Identify and onboard innovative partners across payments, fraud, and identity ecosystems
• Develop joint go-to-market strategies that accelerate adoption of modern solutions
• Create integrated offerings that turn complex data and risk insights into practical, revenue-driving outcomes

This program is a cornerstone of our 2026 growth strategy, reflecting our commitment to collaboration and innovation, and enabling us to expand our reach and deliver even more value to FIs and businesses nationwide.

Meet Ian Megale

Leading this effort is Ian Megale, who joins ValidiFI as Vice President of Partnerships. Ian is a Partnership and Go-To-Market (GTM) leader with nearly a decade of experience building and scaling partner programs across the fraud, identity, and digital-trust landscape. He has driven cross-functional GTM strategy, enabled complex solution launches, and partnered closely with product and commercial teams to translate sophisticated data and risk capabilities into measurable business outcomes. At ValidiFI, Ian leads the company’s partnerships strategy, focused on accelerating growth through strategic alliances and ecosystem expansion.

“I’m excited to lead ValidiFI’s Partnerships Program and work with innovative organizations that share our vision for smarter payments and risk management,” said Ian Megale. “My goal is to create partnerships that not only drive growth but also deliver meaningful value to clients through collaboration and integrated solutions.”

What’s Next?

As we expand our Partnerships Program, we invite potential partners to join us in shaping the future of payments and risk management.

Interested in partnering with ValidiFI? | Contact us today → Ian Megale, VP of Partnerships, or www.Validifi.com.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to build a stronger, more connected financial ecosystem in 2026 and beyond.