Ilya Umanskiy + Sphere StateOvercoming Complexity in Crypto InvestigationsInstead of a mundane intro, let me offer an example of crypto-sphere’s growing complexity. This is from Visual Capitalist’s research in…3 min read·May 30, 2023----
Ilya Umanskiy + Sphere StateDiligence is DueCarol Dweck wrote a book on growth mindset many years ago. Her work on psychology of motivation and success is the gold standard in…3 min read·May 11, 2023----
Ilya Umanskiy + Sphere StateImplementing Risk ManagementJust read an article by someone addressing 5 steps for implementing risk management. It was very formal and very much in the spirit of…2 min read·Apr 25, 2023----
Ilya Umanskiy + Sphere StateAre We Failing The Next Generation?This message is for adults in the United States — my country.4 min read·Jul 19, 2022----
Ilya Umanskiy + Sphere StateGet Certified at Your Own RiskYou have just passed a test and received your professional certification.3 min read·Dec 3, 2021----
Ilya Umanskiy + Sphere StateOptimizing protection by focusing on internal resourcesYou probably hear often about how organizations invest in technologies and contractors — all in hopes of bolstering protection of their…6 min read·Jul 12, 2020----
Ilya Umanskiy + Sphere StateMisfitIn September of 1993, with my arrival in New York from Moscow, one thing was crystal clear — the “comfort zone” was gone once and for all…6 min read·Jan 2, 2020----
Ilya Umanskiy + Sphere StateExpertise Bubble“I have over 20 years of experience…”. “I’m an expert in…”. “Thought leader…”. “Evangelist…”. “Senior industry executive…”.3 min read·Nov 29, 2019----
Ilya Umanskiy + Sphere StateRespect: given and earned“The industry had developed standards, guidelines, and certifications. This presented me with a caveat of new practices, terminology, and…4 min read·Oct 25, 2019----