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.
S3E8: The Risk Ignored - Losing the Secret Formula
When Risk Intelligence Is Just a Lie You Tell Yourself
In this episode of The Risk Wheelhouse, Ori Wellington and Sam Jones take listeners deep inside the boardroom drama, technology illusions, and costly consequences that define one of the most revealing chapters in risk history. Drawing from The Risk Ignored Part I, Chapter 4 by John A. Wheeler, they uncover how SunTrust’s billion-dollar implosion wasn’t just a financial disaster—it was a failure of architecture, mindset, and nerve.
And the kicker? The very tools sold to prevent this kind of catastrophe—first-generation GRC platforms—were part of the problem.
S3E6: The Strategic Risk Revolution—Why Traditional GRC Is Falling Short
In Episode S3E6 of The Risk Wheelhouse Podcast, hosts Ori Wellington and Sam Jones unpack a revealing analysis by McKinsey & Company, highlighting critical weaknesses in traditional Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks. Despite significant investment, many organizations report disappointing results from legacy GRC approaches. Wellington and Jones discuss five systemic shortcomings identified by McKinsey that underscore why traditional GRC struggles in today’s complex, rapidly evolving business environment.
S2E9: The Bargain AI That Could Break Your Business
Cheaper alternatives can be tempting—until they fail you. Now, businesses are facing the same risk with distilled AI, a slimmed-down version of powerful AI models.
In this episode of The Risk Wheelhouse, Ori Wellington and Sam Jones break down why faster, cheaper AI could come at a steep price—from amplified biases and legal risks to opaque decision-making and outdated models.
S2E6: Integrated Risk Management – Evolution Beyond ERM and GRC
Traditional risk management frameworks like Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) were designed for a different era—one where risks were more predictable and siloed. But in today’s fast-moving landscape, these approaches are no longer enough. Integrated Risk Management (IRM) is emerging as the future of risk strategy, offering a holistic, proactive approach that aligns risk with business objectives.
S2E5: Integrated Risk Management - Lessons from Oracle's GRC Exit
In this episode of The Risk Wheelhouse, hosts Ori Wellington and Sam Jones dive into a major development reshaping the Integrated Risk Management (IRM) landscape: Oracle's decision to sunset its legacy GRC suite by May 2025. The conversation explores the implications of this move, why it signals a broader shift in risk management strategies, and how businesses can turn this challenge into an opportunity.
Season 2 Launch: Exploring the 2025 Integrated Risk Roadmap
Season 2 of The Risk Wheelhouse podcast kicks off with a deep dive into the 2025 Integrated Risk Roadmap, a comprehensive guide for navigating today’s dynamic risk landscape. Hosts Ori Wellington and Sam Jones discuss how Wheelhouse Advisors is tackling key challenges across Technology Risk Management (TRM), Operational Risk Management (ORM), Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
S1E11: Integrated Risk Management in 2025
In the latest episode of The Risk Wheelhouse podcast, hosts Ori Wellington and Sam Jones take a deep dive into one of the most pressing topics for businesses today: Integrated Risk Management (IRM). Titled "2025 Predictions: Integrated Risk Management Becomes Non-Negotiable," the episode unpacks why IRM is rapidly becoming essential for organizations navigating an increasingly complex risk landscape shaped by digital transformation, sustainability pressures, and regulatory demands.
S1E8: How Integrated Risk Management Aligns with the DOJ’s Updated 2024 Guidance on Corporate Compliance Programs
In Episode 8 of The Risk Wheelhouse, hosts Ori Wellington and Sam Jones unpack the U.S. Department of Justice’s updated 2024 guidance on corporate compliance programs, highlighting how Integrated Risk Management (IRM) can serve as a blueprint for meeting these more stringent standards. Against a backdrop of rapidly evolving regulatory expectations, this timely discussion explores why compliance can no longer be confined to checklists and must instead be fully ingrained in the culture and operations of modern enterprises.
S1E2: Risk Transformation Is Accelerating: Why 68% of Companies Are Integrating Risk Management Systems
In this episode, "Risk Transformation Is Accelerating," Ori and Sam take you on a journey through the evolving landscape of risk management, explaining why 68% of companies are integrating their risk management systems. Drawing on key insights from the latest KPMG report, they explore how organizations are shifting from a reactive stance to using risk as a strategic advantage.
S1E1: What Is IRM and Who Are the Business Leaders Who Benefit the Most?
In their debut episode, "What Is IRM and Who Are the Business Leaders Who Benefit the Most?", Ori and Sam dive deep into the world of IRM. Using the "Buyer Persona Guide for Integrated Risk Management," they demystify this mission-critical topic, ensuring you won't feel out of place in those high-level meetings anymore.