Igor Mikhalev

Igor Mikhalev is a recognized leader in Emerging Technologies, Private Equity Value Creation, and Innovation Strategy.1 He currently serves as a Partner in Emerging Tech at EY-Parthenon.4 Previously, he was an Expert Principal at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he focused on decentralized business models, new generation assets, and the decentralized economy, including cryptocurrencies, central bank digital currencies, and decentralized finance.2

Mikhalev holds two Master's degrees: one in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, and another in Software and Automated Systems Engineering.1 His career spans across various sectors, including:

1. Founding and building several successful startups with 8-figure valuations1
2. Heading the Life Sciences software product engineering group at Elsevier Science1
3. Leading Emerging Technologies and Digital Ecosystems topics at Boston Consulting Group14

Mikhalev is known for his expertise in blockchain technology and central bank digital currencies.3 He has authored numerous innovative papers and published pivotal articles in his field.1 Additionally, he is the founder of several open-source projects with over 100,000 active users/followers.1

His work focuses on helping clients achieve competitive advantage and improve business performance through the development of Emerging Tech-enabled state-of-the-art Business Strategies and Digital Ecosystems.1 Mikhalev is dedicated to connecting the worlds of business, technology, and academia to unlock creativity and potential in the evolving work environment.1