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'. 🎧 Tune in NOW – Available on Spotify | Apple Podcasts 🔗 Follow & Connect With Us:🌍 Website: www.YourLastPotato.com 📩 Have a career question? DM us  👉 Subscribe & share this episode with someone looking to break into risk management! #YourLastPotato #RiskManagement #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #FinancialRisk #RiskAndCompliance #Podcast