Risk is Our Business

Engage the Enterprise: Making Risk Bold and Boardroom-Ready with Laura Fox

In this episode of Risk Is Our Business, Captain Michael Rasmussen welcomes aboard Laura Fox, Risk Director at AstroPay, for a high-warp journey through the risk galaxy. Laura reflects on her experience as a woman navigating a still male-dominated corner of the business universe, and why diverse leadership isn’t just a nice-to-have—it reshapes how teams approach uncertainty, challenge groupthink, and make smarter decisions.
She also tackles the great divide between best practice and boots-on-the-ground reality. From under-resourced teams to overengineered frameworks, Laura shares where theory often falls short—and how to bridge that gap without losing sight of what actually works.
From building risk frameworks from scratch to spotting the strategic opportunities others miss, Laura shows us what it takes to bring risk out of the engine room and into the command deck—where it belongs.
Tune in as they boldly go beyond the compliance checkbox and into the vibrant unknown of proactive, people-first risk leadership.

The Sustainability Mission: Leading Global Change with André Schneider

In this episode of Risk Is Our Business, we embark on a journey with André Schneider, Chairman of the World Climate Foundation, to explore the intersection of sustainability, risk management, and global leadership. With a background that spans from his early career as a professional musician to transformative roles at the World Economic Forum and Genève Aéroport, André shares how he’s charted a course for sustainable development across the globe. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in integrating sustainability into risk management strategies, and how leaders can navigate this evolving frontier to drive lasting change in infrastructure, climate action, and corporate responsibility. Tune in for a conversation that boldly tackles the future of sustainability in risk management.

Risk-In 2025: Blazing New Trails in Risk Management with Stéphane Martin

In this episode of Risk Is Our Business, we embark on a journey with Stéphane Martin, CEO of Smart Risk Consulting and Co-Founder of Risk-In, recorded live at Risk-In 2025 in Zurich. Stéphane takes us through his years of experience as a risk management practitioner, sharing his mission to boldly navigate the ever-evolving landscape of governance, security, and resilience. He also reveals what it takes to organize Risk-In, a conference that gathers risk professionals to explore new frontiers in risk management. Tune in for an exciting and insightful episode that explores the final frontier of risk management!

Navigating the Riskverse: AI and the Final Frontier with Alex Sidorenko

In this episode, Michael Rasmussen boldly embarks on a journey of risk management with Alex Sidorenko, a global thought leader in the field. Together, they explore uncharted territories in risk management, discussing everything from Risk Management 1 (RM1) — the traditional process of identifying and mitigating risks — to the advanced world of Risk Management 2 (RM2), which integrates decision science and probability theory to make smarter, risk-based business decisions. As Alex delves into the complexities of RM1 and RM2, he shares insights on how AI is reshaping both worlds, automating the mundane tasks of RM1 while opening up vast new opportunities for RM2, from enhancing risk identification to running advanced simulations. Whether it's tackling the "blocking and tackling" of RM1 or revolutionizing decision-making in RM2, Alex emphasizes the transformative power of technology and the need for a solid foundation in risk management. This episode takes listeners on a thrilling voyage, exploring how the future of risk management is evolving and how technology, particularly AI, will play a pivotal role in this ongoing mission. Engage!

Risk Command: Charting New GRC Territories with Graeme Fleming

In the second episode of Risk Is Our Business, we boldly go where few GRC leaders have gone before, with Graeme Fleming. With over 25 years of experience charting the stars of governance, risk, and compliance, Graeme takes us on a journey from his early days at PwC to his current mission leading GRC strategies at Workiva. As we explore the evolution of risk management, Graeme reveals how it has shifted from a compliance-focused approach to a more strategic, objective-driven endeavor at the CEO level. In true Star Trek fashion, we discuss how GRC professionals can adapt to new challenges, leverage technology, and steer their organizations through the complexities of risk. Join us on this mission to understand how Graeme and other risk captains are navigating today’s GRC universe.

The Regulatory Frontier: Cultural Prime Directives with Andie Wood

In this premiere episode of Risk is Our Business, Michael Rasmussen sits down with Andie Wood, a global regulatory expert with a fascinating background in biological sciences, data modeling, and technology. Together, they explore how regulations vary across borders, and how cultural context shapes compliance expectations. From biodiversity standards to boardroom reporting, Andie shares insights into why organizations report what they do, and how understanding the “why” can lead to smarter, more globally attuned risk strategies. Set phasers to "informed."