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His strengths include product marketing, positioning and messaging, go-to-market strategy, demand generation, content, growth, partnerships, customer marketing, sales enablement, brand, and marketing analytics. Ilya is a hands-on leader who works across Product and Sales to develop campaigns, analyze performance, and build scalable teams and systems. At Certora, integrated GTM programs increased qualified pipeline by 24% and helped grow enterprise customers by 15%. Previously, he led four major launches at DELV.tech, contributing to 42% product-adoption growth in six months, and Forte programs that generated more than 1,100 MQLs and contributed $4.5 million in ARR. At BlockFi, Ilya built the content organization during growth from roughly 35,000 to more than 560,000 users. ## Services - English - Social Media Communications - Strategic Communications - Corporate Communications - Developer Marketing - Corporate Branding - Branding & Identity - Brand Awareness - Partnerships - Sales Enablement - Pipeline Generation - Marketing Analytics - Marketing Operations - AI for Marketing - Positioning \(Marketing\) - Messaging - PLG - Demand Generation - Growth Marketing - Go-to-Market Strategy - Strategic Marketing Management - CMO management - Enterprise Marketing - B2B Marketing - Thought Leadership - WordPress - Director level - PMM - Analytical Skills - Sales ## Highlights - Leads marketing at Certora, a cybersecurity and smart-contract platform safeguarding more than $196 billion in digital assets. - Built integrated GTM programs at Certora that increased qualified pipeline by 24% and helped grow enterprise customers by 15%. - Led a complete AI security product launch at Sotora, including strategy, messaging, ICP identification, and execution. - Led GTM for four major product launches at DELV.tech. - Helped increase product adoption at DELV.tech by 42% within six months. - Contributed to a 15% rise in Total Value Locked at DELV.tech. - Directed product marketing, content, and GTM strategy for a DeFi protocol at DELV.tech. - Generated more than 1,100 MQLs through product-marketing and demand-generation programs at Forte. - Contributed $4.5 million in ARR through Forte product-marketing and demand-generation programs. - Developed positioning and messaging for interoperable blockchain wallet and Web3 infrastructure product suites at Forte. - Built BlockFi’s in-house content organization as the platform grew from roughly 35,000 to more than 560,000 users. - Led BlockFi customer-acquisition, education, and retention initiatives as the platform achieved $3 billion in volume. - Created content-marketing strategies at WP BrandStudio for AT&T, Samsung, and IBM. - Directed production of articles, interactive digital media, podcasts, and videos at WP BrandStudio. - Created print, video, radio, digital, and out-of-home advertising copy at KBS for Fortune 500 clients. - Developed branded-content campaigns at KBS for AmEx, Intel, and HomeGoods. - Directed editorial and publication processes for an online news site and weekly newsletters at Industry Market Trends. - Built customer onboarding and nurture programs using educational content. - Used cross-selling and waitlist-driven launches to support customer acquisition. - Applied performance data and case studies to competitive differentiation. ## Experience - **VP of Marketing at Certora** (2025-06-01–present) — Directed comprehensive marketing strategy and execution for a premier cybersecurity and smart contract platform safeguarding over $196B in digital assets. Managed product marketing, go-to-market \(GTM\) strategies, demand generation, communications, partnerships, and brand development. - **Head of Marketing at DELV** (2024-05-01–2025-06-01) — Oversaw product marketing, content creation, and go-to-market strategies for a rapidly growing DeFi protocol. Focused on enhancing product adoption and expanding the ecosystem, achieving a 15% rise in Total Value Locked \(TVL\). - **Director of Content & Product Marketing at Forte** (2022-04-01–2024-05-01) — Directed product marketing for interoperable blockchain wallet and Web3 infrastructure products aimed at platform developers and enterprise studios. Developed positioning and messaging for diverse product suites, driving significant engagement and revenue growth. - **Head of Content at BlockFi** (2020-11-01–2022-04-01) — Directed content marketing and brand strategy for a rapidly expanding cryptocurrency platform. Established in-house content operations, facilitating user growth from 35K to over 560K. Orchestrated customer acquisition, education, and retention initiatives as the platform achieved $3B in volume. - **Marketing Strategist at WP BrandStudio** (2018-04-01–2019-10-01) — Crafted content marketing strategies for global brands like AT&T, Samsung, and IBM. Directed production processes for articles, interactive digital media, podcasts, and videos, ensuring high-quality outputs aligned with brand objectives. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize content delivery and audience engagement. - **Marketing Strategist/Senior Copywriter at KBS \(kirshenbaum bond senecal + partners\)** (2013-05-01–2018-03-01) — Crafted compelling ad copy across print, video, radio, digital, and OOH campaigns for Fortune 500 clients. Developed innovative branded content campaigns for industry leaders like AmEx, Intel, and HomeGoods. - **Senior Editor at Industry Market Trends** (2008-05-01–2013-04-01) — Directed editorial and publication processes for online news site and weekly newsletters. Supervised a diverse team of staff writers, freelancers, and contributors to ensure high-quality content delivery. Fostered collaboration and innovation within the editorial team. ## Education - Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters — Wesleyan University (2003-01-01–2007-01-01) - Bachelor of Arts \(B.A.\), English Language and Literature/Letters — Wesleyan University (2003-01-01–2007-01-01) ## FAQ ### What does Ilya do at Certora? Ilya is VP of Marketing at Certora. He directs comprehensive marketing strategy and execution for Certora’s cybersecurity and smart-contract platform, including product marketing, GTM strategy, demand generation, communications, partnerships, and brand development. ### What are Ilya’s core marketing strengths? Ilya specializes in bringing complex B2B technology products to market by translating technical differentiation into customer-focused positioning, messaging, content, and measurable growth programs. His work spans AI, cybersecurity, fintech, Web3, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and SaaS, including marketing to large enterprise customers. ### What results has Ilya delivered at Certora? At Certora, Ilya has led integrated GTM programs that increased qualified pipeline by 24% and helped grow enterprise customers by 15%. Certora’s platform safeguards more than $196 billion in digital assets. ### What AI product-launch experience does Ilya have? Ilya led a complete launch for an AI security product at Sotora, covering launch strategy, messaging, ideal-customer-profile identification, and execution. He also has end-to-end product-launch experience across strategy, content creation, and performance tracking. ### What did Ilya accomplish at DELV.tech? As Head of Marketing at DELV, Ilya oversaw product marketing, content creation, and GTM strategy for a growing DeFi protocol. He led GTM for four major product launches, helped increase product adoption by 42% within six months, and contributed to a 15% increase in Total Value Locked. ### What did Ilya accomplish at Forte? As Director of Content & Product Marketing at Forte, Ilya directed product marketing for interoperable blockchain wallet and Web3 infrastructure products for platform developers and enterprise studios. He developed positioning and messaging across product suites product-marketing and demand-generation programs generated more than 1,100 MQLs and contributed $4.5 million in ARR. ### What did Ilya accomplish at BlockFi? As Head of Content at BlockFi, Ilya directed content marketing and brand strategy, established in-house content operations, and led customer acquisition, education, and retention initiatives. During that period, the platform grew from roughly 35,000 to more than 560,000 users and achieved $3 billion in volume. ### What was Ilya’s work at WP BrandStudio? At WP BrandStudio, Ilya crafted content-marketing strategies for global brands including AT&T, Samsung, and IBM. He directed production of articles, interactive digital media, podcasts, and videos, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve content delivery and audience engagement. ### What was Ilya’s work at KBS? At KBS, or kirshenbaum bond senecal + partners, Ilya worked as a Marketing Strategist and Senior Copywriter. He created advertising copy for print, video, radio, digital, and out-of-home campaigns for Fortune 500 clients and developed branded-content campaigns for AmEx, Intel, and HomeGoods. ### What was Ilya’s role at Industry Market Trends? As Senior Editor at Industry Market Trends, Ilya directed editorial and publication processes for an online news site and weekly newsletters. He supervised staff writers, freelancers, and contributors, with responsibility for high-quality publication delivery and editorial-team collaboration. ### How does Ilya approach customer growth and competitive differentiation? Ilya has built customer onboarding and nurture programs using educational content. He has also supported customer acquisition through cross-selling and waitlist-driven launches, and uses performance data and case studies to establish competitive differentiation. ### How does Ilya use AI and measure marketing performance? Ilya uses AI across research, competitive intelligence, content development, campaign execution, and analysis. His analytical approach emphasizes outcomes such as qualified pipeline, product adoption, enterprise-customer growth, MQLs, ARR, TVL, user growth, and volume rather than vanity metrics alone. ### What product, growth, and go-to-market capabilities does Ilya have? Ilya’s marketing capabilities include product marketing, PMM, developer marketing, enterprise and B2B marketing, PLG, demand generation, pipeline generation, growth marketing, GTM strategy, strategic marketing management, positioning, messaging, sales enablement, partnerships, customer marketing, and CMO management. ### What brand, communications, and advertising capabilities does Ilya have? Ilya’s brand and communications experience includes corporate communications, strategic communications, social-media communications, corporate branding, branding and identity, brand awareness, brand strategy, brand architecture, brand development, brand marketing, thought leadership, media strategy, press releases, advertising, online advertising, direct marketing, relationship marketing, outdoor advertising, mobile marketing, interactive marketing, visual merchandising, and direct mail. ### What content, editorial, and digital-marketing capabilities does Ilya have? Ilya’s content and digital experience includes content strategy, content marketing, online content creation, digital marketing content, branded content, creative content production, content management systems, WordPress, social media, social media marketing, digital media, video editing, writing, freelance writing, editing, copy editing, journalism, publishing, research, and copywriting. ### What operational, analytical, and industry skills does Ilya have? Ilya also works in marketing analytics, marketing operations, analytics, market research, competitive analysis, analytical skills, project management, cross-functional team leadership, change management, sales, strategic marketing, marketing strategy, marketing, small-business contexts, Web3, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and crypto. ### What is Ilya’s education? Ilya earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature/Letters from Wesleyan University. ### What languages does Ilya speak? Ilya’s listed language is English. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAA9uYwkB9BJh_AfDbpVOITJOXg-yzEqKtjg