Mastering Risk: Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity

Risk is everywhere—so how do you manage it, embrace it, and turn it into an opportunity?

In this episode of Your Last Potato, we sit down with Kiril Manin, a seasoned risk manager specializing in non-financial risks, to break down what risk management really means, why it’s a growing career field, and how to navigate uncertainty in business and life.

🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ What risk management is and why it matters in today’s world
✅ The different career paths in risk and how to find the right fit for you
✅ Top certifications (FRM, PRM, CISA) that can boost your career
✅ How to build career capital in risk management and stand out in the field
✅ Real-life case studies—including a shocking Hollywood Ponzi scheme—and lessons in due diligence & fraud prevention

💡 Coffee Confessions Segment:
We break down the case of Zach Horwitz, an aspiring actor who pulled off a $650 million Ponzi scheme by faking Hollywood film distribution deals. What went wrong, and what risk management steps could have prevented this massive fraud?

📌 Actionable Takeaways & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• GARP – Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification
• PRMIA – Professional Risk Manager (PRM) training & resources
• IRM – Risk management qualifications across industries
• Coursera & LinkedIn Learning – Courses in risk, compliance, and cybersecurity
• Risk.net & Harvard Business Review – Latest insights in risk management
• RMA & LinkedIn Groups – Networking opportunities for risk professionals
• Scamfluencers - Podcast with 'stories of the world's most insidious Scamfluencers'.

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