A vetted network where founders, operators, and investors reach the introductions, institutional relationships, and rooms that actually matter.
I lead US Business Development at CertiK — the Web3 security firm backed by Sequoia Capital, Goldman Sachs, and Coinbase Ventures. As the first person hired directly into a US Business Development Manager role, I built the US sales motion from the ground up — generating $8M+ in contract revenue across exchanges, DeFi protocols, foundations, custodians, and regulated institutions, and opening 150+ new relationships through cold outbound.
My work spans security audits, continuous on-chain monitoring, and compliance-led deals in regulated digital-asset markets — including one of the largest banks in Singapore, a leading digital-asset custodian, and licensing-driven engagements under VARA, ADGM, and Brazil's central bank. I turn single audits into long-term partnerships with teams like Gala, XDC, and Venus.
Network Spotlight is where that work extends beyond CertiK — a private, vetted community of 600+ founders, operators, and investors, built continuously since 2022 through every market cycle. Every introduction is intentional, and every member is here on merit. And when a security, audit, or compliance need surfaces, I can open the right door at CertiK directly.
Application based. Every member is reviewed personally. If you're serious about building in Web3, this is your community.
Apply for vetted membership to our private Telegram community — the entry point for founders, operators, and investors.
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Vetted. Private. 600+ founders, operators, and investors who are actually building.
Mikhail reviews every application personally. If there's a fit, you'll hear from him directly on Telegram within a few days.