Jim Wetekamp is the CEO of Riskonnect, a company that provides integrated risk management software to organizations around the world. With deep expertise in insurable risk, enterprise risk, and organizational resilience, Jim leads a global team focused on helping businesses anticipate and manage risks that span multiple departments and external partners. His background is rooted in creating a more connected and collaborative approach to risk, breaking down traditional silos that often keep teams isolated from one another.
In this episode, Jim shares his perspective on how risk management is evolving to be more holistic and integrated. He talks about the role of AI as a supportive tool that automates repetitive tasks, freeing risk professionals to focus on deeper decision-making instead of replacing them. Jim also highlights the growing importance of skills like data fluency and storytelling for future risk leaders, encouraging a shift from rigid compliance toward empowerment based on context. He stresses the need for responsible AI use, ensuring ethical governance and transparency to build trust. Throughout the conversation, the focus remains on creating risk strategies that align closely with organizational culture and strategy, making resilience something that drives innovation and community rather than just control.
