I’m John Matas, the force behind Blacklight Strategy,

where I transform B2B solution providers’ ambitions

into retail market victories. With 35 years of leadership

in retail fraud prevention and profit protection, I’ve

walked the halls of Macy’s as Vice President of Asset Protection, built Etsy’s global fraud program, and founded Blacklight to bridge the gap between tech innovators and retail decision-makers.

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My mission? To help you conquer the retail landscape by turning pain points like fraud, revenue loss, and market access into opportunities. I’ve secured multi-million-dollar deals, like a recent fraud mitigation tool partnership that redefined a client’s market presence and boosted SaaS client acquisition by 30% through strategic product refinement. My Blacklight Impact Framework leverages deep industry insights, AI-driven analytics, and an unmatched network to deliver deal flow and measurable ROI.

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Beyond the boardroom, I’m shaping the industry as a speaker at NRF Protect, RILA, IAFCI, ACFE, and Merchant Risk Council, and as a trusted advisor to organizations like the Loss Prevention Research Council. Whether it’s cracking complex fraud schemes or forging partnerships that stick, I thrive on delivering results that make your solutions indispensable to retailers.

 

Let’s connect and drive your next big win.