The Risk Wheelhouse Podcast
The Risk Wheelhouse is the podcast dedicated to exploring how RiskTech is reshaping the future of risk management. Hosted by our experts, Ori Wellington and Sam Jones, each episode delves deep into Integrated Risk Management (IRM), offering insights into the latest trends, technologies, and strategies. Join us to stay ahead in the ever-evolving risk landscape and empower your organization with actionable knowledge.
S5E4: Unified IRM - AI Governance, Acquisitions and Alliances
We dive into why AI governance is now table stakes for any serious IRM platform, what an effective AI registry and dynamic risk assessment look like, and how automated compliance mapping to the NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and the EU AI Act changes daily work. Along the way, we unpack recent moves like AuditBoard’s AI-focused acquisition and its expanded alliance with a major consultancy, illustrating why services plus software has become the adoption formula. On the ESG front, partnerships that link board reporting with carbon accounting signal a deeper integration of climate and sustainability data into operational risk and financial performance.
S4E4: How Workiva's 32% Stock Surge Reveals a Deeper Industry Transformation
Workiva's spectacular 32% stock surge after their Q2 2025 earnings reveals something much deeper than just a strong quarter. Their $215 million revenue (up 21% year-over-year) and impressive 114% net retention rate signal the market's growing confidence in their strategic transformation—a shift that parallels the entire risk management industry's evolution.
What makes this story fascinating is the context. Before this surge, Workiva had struggled, with their stock down 24% over two years due to overreliance on specific regulatory drivers like the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. When regulations faced delays, revenue recognition suffered, spooking investors. This vulnerability exposed a fundamental weakness in their business model.