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.
S4E8: Beyond Binders - GRC's Radical Shift to Integrated Risk Management and Enterprise Trust
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) has undergone a remarkable transformation. What was once the "department of no" – characterized by manual checklists, endless audits, and rooms full of binders – has evolved into a strategic verification backbone powering trust across organizations.
This radical shift positions GRC at the center of Integrated Risk Management (IRM), where policies, controls, and compliance data flow dynamically through organizations to provide real-time assurance. The market reflects this evolution, with GRC projected to grow from $12.1 billion in 2025 to $25.1 billion by 2032 – not as an unavoidable cost, but as a strategic investment that builds market-enhancing trust and enables bolder innovation.
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.
S3E9: Starved from the Edges – Why Connected Intelligence Matters in Autonomous IRM
When Automation Moves Fast—and Misses the Point
In this episode of The Risk Wheelhouse, Ori Wellington and Sam Jones expose the blind spot threatening today’s most advanced risk tech: isolation.
Autonomous IRM is no longer theory. AI platforms like Tuskira are already simulating threats and triggering real-time responses. But as this episode reveals, most operate in a vacuum—starved of strategic input from the top and assurance feedback from the bottom.
The result? High-speed automation chasing low-value noise.
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.
S2E10: The Connected Web of Risk: How IRM Delivers Real-World Solutions for Today’s Biggest Challenges
Risk isn’t just something to track—it’s something to actively manage. But too many businesses still rely on outdated, fragmented approaches that leave them exposed to cyber threats, compliance failures, and operational disruptions. In this episode of The Risk Wheelhouse, hosts Ori Wellington and Sam Jones unpack Integrated Risk Management (IRM) as a practical, technology-driven solution that’s helping organizations simplify, automate, and streamline risk management.
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.
S2E7: Navigating the Maze of Global Climate Reporting Standards
In this episode of The Risk Wheelhouse, hosts Ori Wellington and Sam Jones explore the rapidly evolving climate disclosure regulations and their impact on businesses. From California’s strict climate laws to the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), companies must adapt to increasing transparency demands while managing compliance risks.
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.