Innovative Systems' COO Deborah Overdeput Named a 2026 TechRound50 Women in Tech Leader

March 3, 2026 — Deborah Overdeput, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Innovative Systems, provider of the award-winning FinScan anti-money laundering (AML) compliance solutions and enterprise data management technology, has ranked #23 in the 2026 TechRound50 “Women in Startups & Tech” awards. 

TechRound’s annual 50 Women in Startups & Tech program celebrates female founders and leaders who are reshaping the global technology and startup ecosystem. Now in its third year, the initiative highlights women breaking barriers and driving meaningful impact across startups and established technology companies. Each of the top 50 honorees is given the opportunity to amplify their story and impact across the startup and technology landscape. Read Deborah’s story here. 

“I am honored to be recognized by TechRound alongside so many accomplished women who are redefining leadership in technology,” said Deborah Overdeput, Chief Operating Officer at Innovative Systems. “Throughout my career, I have seen that sustainable innovation requires both commercial discipline and the courage to challenge convention. This recognition reinforces the importance of building inclusive, high-performance environments where diverse leaders drive strategy, deliver measurable results, and shape the future of the technology industry.” 

In addition to her executive leadership role, Deborah recently co-authored Walk Away, a book exploring the stories of high-achieving women who made the courageous decision to leave roles that no longer aligned with their values or ambitions. The book examines resilience, identity, and reinvention—themes that increasingly resonate across today’s technology and business landscape.   

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