Matthew Kivitz

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About Matthew Kivitz

I build products that help millions of people access financial services globally—and I do it at scale.Most recently at Kraken, I led a global product organization that increased activation rates by 800 basis points across 190 countries while navigating some of the world's most complex regulatory environments (MiCAR, MiFID, CIP, OFAC, UK Finprom). I managed 5 Product Managers working with 25+ engineers to build and launch optimized onboarding experiences for all individual and business customers—turning regulatory complexity of KYC/AML/Sanctions into competitive advantage.WHAT I DO BEST:→ Scale Products GloballyBuilt systems serving users in 190 countries, reducing onboarding friction from 25 screens to 6 while maintaining 100% regulatory compliance across different jurisdictions.→ Build 0→1 PlatformsCreated partner enablement platforms (API/SDK) enabling third-party integrations. Deep technical fluency in architecture decisions, trade-offs, and developer experience.→ Drive Measurable GrowthIncreased automation by 2400bps through data-driven experimentation. Turn insights into action, not just dashboards.→ Navigate Complex IntegrationsLed integrations with best-in-class vendors (Plaid, Prove, Sumsub, WebID, Persona, FrankieOne) requiring robust API development and data orchestration.BACKGROUND- Kraken: Senior Group PM (Growth)+ Data Product Manager Lead- Amazon/Audible: Director, scaled subscription platform from 8-digit to 9-digit ARR at 42% YoY growth- Warner Bros: Product leadership in digital media- Startup: Co-founder experienceEXPERTISE:Fintech Platforms | Crypto/Blockchain | Payments & Compliance | Identity Verification | Fraud Prevention | Data Platforms | API/SDK Development | Global Expansion | Regulatory Compliance | B2B/B2C ProductsCurrently exploring VP/Director of Product opportunities where I can leverage my unique combination of: Deep crypto/fintech domain expertise Proven global scale (190 countries) Platform building experience (0→1 and scale) Regulatory navigation expertise Both startup DNA and enterprise executionOpen to conversations about challenging product leadership roles in fintech, crypto, payments, or platform companies. Let's connect.