In this episode of the Unless: The Podcast, host Dr. Hemma Lomax introduces Dean Elwood, founder and CEO of Umony, an AI-powered platform that helps financial firms automatically monitor their communications to ensure they comply with industry regulations.

Dean discusses his career focus on the importance of communications in building trust and accountability within organizations. He explains how capturing real-time data from communications can prevent large-scale fraud and ethical breaches. Dean also emphasizes the role of culture in compliance and the potential of AI to analyze communications data, uncovering insights that can improve both employee well-being and organizational integrity. Throughout the conversation, Dean shares his philosophy on leadership and the importance of empathy and care in building a sustainable and effective business culture.

Highlights include:

• Revealing the Truth in Communications

• Building a Culture of Care and Compliance

• The Role of AI in Early Detection

• Handling Challenges in Data Capture and Privacy

• Embedding Empathy in Technology as a Craft

Resources:

• Umony: https://umony.com

• Beyond Capture Podcast:

• Description: The official podcast from Umony, hosted by CEO Dean Elwood. It explores how firms can leverage the vast amounts of data they capture and transform it into a powerful asset, featuring conversations with Chief Compliance Officers, regulatory experts, and industry leaders.

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-beyond-capture-podcast/id1808931470

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UmonyLimited

Biography

Dean Elwood is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Umony, an AI-powered platform for communications compliance in regulated industries.

He is a serial communications entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience building and leading teams at the intersection of telecoms, compliance, and AI. His career has spanned roles from hands-on engineering to corporate development, giving him a rare mix of deep technical knowledge and commercial strategy.

Prior to Umony, Dean founded Voxygen, a voice and communications innovation company. He successfully led Voxygen through a period of significant growth, culminating in its acquisition by the Lebara Group. Known for a pragmatic, customer-led approach, Dean works closely with financial services leaders and regulators to translate complex compliance requirements into clear, executable solutions.

He is also the host of the "Beyond Capture" podcast.