Why AI Governance Keeps Failing - and the Framework That Fixes It with Mark Khater

Is your organization treating AI governance like a simple checklist or a high-level strategy? In this episode, AI pioneer Mark Khater reveals why most governance models fail and introduces a framework that actually works. Learn how to move from a technology push to a strategic technology pull that prioritizes human judgment over machine speed. Join host Boris Agranovich as he interviews Mark Khater, a Cambridge academic and FinTech CEO with three decades of experience in artificial intelligence. Together, they explore the EDGE framework, Empathy, Data, Governance, and Execution, and discuss why embedding these values from the start is the only way to avoid organizational failure.  Mark shares his unique perspective on why machines think fast but humans think deep, and how over-reliance on AI can lead to correlated decision-making errors across an entire company. We also dive into the geopolitical risks of data sovereignty and the importance of maintaining human empathy in an increasingly automated world. Whether you are a CEO or a risk manager, this conversation provides a roadmap for navigating the complex intersection of leadership and AI. Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Dr. Mark Khater 2:15 From Medical Engineering to AI Pioneer 4:30 Why AI Governance is a Strategic Problem 7:15 The EDGE Framework Explained 10:00 Machine Speed vs Human Depth 13:45 AI Risks in the Investment World 17:20 Data Sovereignty and Geopolitics 20:15 The Competence Coordination Gap 23:30 Why Diversity is the Ultimate AI Safeguard 25:45 Final Takeaways and Contact Info 🌐 Join our community for even more insights: Online Community: https://globalriskcommunity.com/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalrisk-community/ LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3701313/ Academy platform: https://globalriskacademy.com/courses If you want to be our guest or suggest a guest, send your email to [email protected] with the subject line "Guest Proposal" and let us know what you think about this and other interviews in the comments. #ai #riskmanagement #leadership #artificialintelligence #governance    

Are you a founder looking to scale your business without falling into the valuation trap? In this episode, Jim Ferry, partner at Volition Capital breaks down the shifting landscape of growth equity and why staying ahead of AI is no longer optional for modern leaders. Jim shares his unique journey from analyst to partner at a 2 billion dollar growth equity firm. He explains the difference between early stage venture and late stage buyouts, highlighting why capital efficiency is the key to sustainable success in today's unpredictable market. We dive deep into how AI is creating a divide between the haves and the have-nots in the startup world. Learn why hardware enabled software is back in favor as a moat against AI and how pure SaaS models must adapt their pricing and workflows to survive the disruption of frontier models like OpenAI and Anthropic. Jim also offers crucial advice on founder and investor alignment. Discover why the highest valuation isn't always the best deal and how to avoid the common pitfalls that can leave founders with significant dilution after a massive exit. Whether you are an entrepreneur or a risk manager, these insights will help you navigate the next evolution of technology and capital.  If you found these insights helpful, make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell for more deep dives into risk management and growth equity strategy. 🌐 Join our community for even more insights: Online Community: https://globalriskcommunity.com/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalrisk-community/ LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3701313/ Academy platform: https://globalriskacademy.com/courses If you want to be our guest or suggest a guest, send your email to [email protected] with the subject line "Guest Proposal" and let us know what you think about this and other interviews in the comments.

The industrial landscape is shifting, and the companies that thrive will be those that learn to price risk rather than just avoid it. In this episode of the Risk Management Show, we explore why traditional vendor management is failing and how continuous assurance is the new standard for industrial leaders. Our guest, Jowanza Joseph, founder and CEO of Parakeet, shares his journey from fintech to the industrial sector.  He explains how the intersection of technology and operations is fundamentally changing how we handle contractor and supply chain exposure. We discuss the move from static, annual reviews to a continuous model of risk underwriting that keeps organizations safe in a fast-moving world. Key insights discussed in this episode: 🚀 The transition from procurement checkboxes to boardroom liability issues 🚀 Why concentration risk and skilled labor shortages are the biggest threats today 🚀 The role of captives and self-insurance in modern risk financing 🚀 How to move from a snapshot model to continuous governance 🚀 Common misconceptions about third-party risk management 🚀 The importance of underwriting infrastructure over simple dashboards Chapters 0:00 Intro and the philosophy of calculated risk 2:15 Jowanza Joseph's background and the story of Parakeet 5:30 The changing landscape of industrial risk and technology 8:45 Top supply chain exposures: concentration and labor 12:10 Moving from snapshot reviews to continuous governance 15:20 Essential tools: Regtech, Fintech, and underwriting 18:05 Solving the contractor risk lifecycle problem 20:45 Final takeaways and the importance of pricing risk 22:05 wrap up If you enjoyed this deep dive into industrial risk management, make sure to like this video and subscribe to our channel for more insights from global industry leaders. Let us know in the comments how your organization is evolving its third-party risk strategy! 🌐 Join our community for even more insights: Online Community: https://globalriskcommunity.com/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalrisk-community/ LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3701313/ Academy platform: https://globalriskacademy.com/courses If you want to be our guest or suggest a guest, send your email to [email protected] with the subject line "Guest Proposal" and let us know what you think about this and other interviews in the comments.   

Innovation is not just a stroke of luck or lightning in a jar. It is a strategic engine driven by specific KPIs and metrics that can be activated to shape the future of nations. In this episode, we sit down with Edoardo Giglio, a partner at Deloitte and author of Tech Tides, to explore how technological innovation has become the primary driver of global power. Edoardo shares his unique journey from Scotland Yard and high-tech crime intelligence to advising governments on digital sovereignty. We dive deep into why some ecosystems like Silicon Valley thrive while others struggle, and what the European problem means for the future of the continent. From the military-civilian symbiosis in Israel to the asymmetric strategies of Iran, this conversation provides a new lens through which to view today's geopolitical maneuvers. Key discussion points include the difference between research and development versus true innovation, the impact of the Draghi report, and why a federated model might be the only way for Europe to remain competitive on the world stage. Whether you are interested in cyber strategy, defense policy, or the future of digital sovereignty, this interview offers a masterclass in how technology shapes the modern world. If you enjoyed this deep dive into the intersection of technology and power, please hit the like button and subscribe to our channel for more expert interviews on risk management and global strategy. You can find Edoardo's book, Tech Tides, through Bloomsbury Publishing or major online retailers. 🌐 Join our community for even more insights: Online Community: https://globalriskcommunity.com/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalrisk-community/ LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3701313/ Academy platform: https://globalriskacademy.com/courses

The way we interact with the internet is undergoing a fundamental shift from human-to-system to agent-to-system communication. In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Wall, co-founder of Google Wallet and founder of RunLoop, to discuss how AI agents are beginning to manage commerce and payments on our behalf. We dive deep into the emerging protocols that will allow AI to execute transactions, from buying consumer goods to paying for specialized data resources. Jonathan explains the taxonomy of agentic commerce and why machine-to-machine payments might arrive sooner than you think. We also explore the critical security risks involved in delegating financial power to AI and how micro-virtual machines and restricted network environments can protect users and organizations. Whether you are a risk professional, a software developer, or a business leader, this conversation provides a roadmap for the transition to an era of AI-leverage and digital abundance. Learn why being a system of record is the ultimate competitive advantage in a world where human interfaces are being disintermediated by intelligent agents. If you enjoyed this deep dive into the future of AI and risk management, make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell for more insights from industry leaders. Visit RunLoop dot AI to learn more about secure execution environments for AI agents. 🌐 Join our community for even more insights: Online Community: https://globalriskcommunity.com/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalrisk-community/ LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3701313/ Academy platform: https://globalriskacademy.com/courses/

Is the private credit market heading toward a systemic crisis? Join us as we sit down with Scott Weller, CTO and co-founder of EnFi, to discuss how AI is bridging the gap between hidden document data and real-time risk assessment. Learn how lenders can avoid being blindsided by the next wave of defaults by upgrading their digital infrastructure. In this episode of the Risk Management Show, Scott shares insights from the front lines of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and explains why the current blind spot in private credit poses a major threat to the industry. We explore the limitations of traditional data rooms and how information trapped in manual documents leads to slow response times during global shocks. Scott explains the concept of a private credit stress index and why the industry must move beyond manual financial spreading to survive modern volatility. We also dive into the role of agentic AI and Large Language Models in risk management. Scott clears up common misconceptions about data digitization projects and explains how organizations can unlock the value of their existing documents today without waiting for years-long consolidation projects to finish. Whether you are a lender, an executive, or a risk professional, this conversation provides a roadmap for using technology to build institutional memory and maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly unpredictable market. Want to stay ahead of the latest trends in risk and security? Subscribe to our channel for more expert interviews and leadership strategies.   🌐 Join our community for even more insights: Online Community: https://globalriskcommunity.com/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalrisk-community/ LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3701313/ Academy platform: https://globalriskacademy.com/courses/

Is your organization ready for the shift from simple AI tools to fully autonomous agents? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of agentic AI and why it represents the next major inflection point for compliance and risk management. Matt Galvin, a partner at Steptoe and former Department of Justice counsel, joins the show to discuss the promise and peril of these new systems. Unlike standard models that simply provide answers, agentic AI moves into the realm of performing services autonomously, from booking flights to managing customer refunds. This shift introduces significant governance challenges, including what Matt describes as an accountability crisis and a credibility crisis. We explore the ethical implications of bots making hyper-logical cost-benefit decisions that may clash with corporate culture. The conversation also covers the transition from buying generic software to building bespoke internal systems, and how different generations of professionals can adapt to this rapidly changing landscape. Matt provides actionable advice on how to audit your external spend and leverage AI to drive higher ROI in your compliance and legal programs. Want to stay ahead of the latest trends in risk and security? Subscribe to our channel for more expert interviews and leadership strategies.   🌐 Join our community for even more insights: Online Community: https://globalriskcommunity.com/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalrisk-community/ LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3701313/ Academy platform: https://globalriskacademy.com/courses/

Is your company moving as fast as possible, or are your brakes holding you back? In the age of AI, your Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program is the only thing giving you the confidence to accelerate without crashing. Join host Boris Agranovich and guest Girish Redekar, co-founder of Sprinto, as they reveal why the invisible risk chain of your vendor's vendors could be the biggest threat to your growth. In this episode, we dive deep into the shift from manual, questionnaire-based due diligence to autonomous, continuous monitoring. Girish explains why treating vendor management as a one-and-done task is a dangerous misconception that leads to massive blind spots. We also discuss the unique challenges posed by AI, where systems can change behaviour or hallucinate without any new code being deployed at your end. Key topics include the automaker analogy for software recalls, the difference between third-party and fourth-party accountability, and how a strong security posture can actually shorten your sales cycles and boost your top-line revenue. Learn how to transform your risk management from a back-office function into a strategic advantage that builds trust with customers and auditors alike. d How to Connect Want to stay ahead of the latest trends in risk and security?  Subscribe to our channel for more expert interviews and leadership strategies. You can find more about Girish and his work at sprinto.com.

In this episode of the Risk Management Show, we sit down with Clarence Chio, Cofounder & CEO at Coverbase to explore how vendor risk is evolving in the age of AI and interconnected ecosystems. As organizations increasingly rely on third-party services, traditional approaches to risk management—like annual reviews and static assessments—are proving insufficient. Clarence shares insights on why continuous monitoring is becoming essential, how procurement is emerging as a critical control point, and how AI can help organizations stay ahead of vendor-related risks.  💡 Key Takeaways Vendor risk is continuous, not periodic: Annual reviews alone cannot keep pace with today's dynamic threat landscape. Visibility is critical: Organizations need real-time insights into vendor behavior, not just compliance snapshots. Procurement is strategic: It plays a central role in enforcing security and risk standards. AI is a game changer: It enables earlier detection of anomalies and evolving risks across vendor ecosystems.  🚀 Key Topics Covered 1. From Internal Security to Ecosystem Risk 2. The Limits of Traditional Vendor Assessments 3. Lessons from the OpenAI–Mixpanel Incident 4. Annual Reviews vs. Continuous Verification 5. What Continuous Vendor Monitoring Looks Like in Practice 6. Procurement as the New Risk Gatekeeper 7. Misconceptions in Vendor Risk Management 8. The Role of AI in Vendor Risk Detection 🎯 Final Thoughts Clarence emphasizes the need for a fundamental shift in how organizations think about third-party risk—from static compliance exercises to continuous, intelligence-driven monitoring. As ecosystems grow more complex, so must the strategies used to secure them. 🔗 About the Guest. Clarence Chio is the CEO and co-founder of Coverbase, a company focused on transforming procurement into a risk-aware, AI-driven advantage. He is also the author of Machine Learning & Security, a widely recognized resource at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and share it with your network.  🌐 Join our community for even more insights: Online Community: https://globalriskcommunity.com/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalrisk-community/ LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3701313/ Academy platform: https://globalriskacademy.com/courses/

AI is evolving faster than our traditional security systems can keep up, and the risks are becoming increasingly psychological. In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden world of cognitive biases within AI models and why they represent the next frontier of risk management. Join host Boris Agranovich as he speaks with Avi Pilser, CEO of Ultra Deep Tech, about the critical intersection of psychology and artificial intelligence. While most people focus on social discrimination bias, Avi explains why cognitive biases like anchoring and confirmation are the true roots of AI hallucinations and manipulation.  KEY TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE 🚀 BEYOND TRADITIONAL SECURITY Discover why the old methods of cybersecurity are becoming obsolete in the age of AI agents. Avi explains the shift toward a holistic approach that treats AI as an alien intelligence with its own unique psychology. 🔍 DECODING COGNITIVE BIAS Learn how human biases are transmitted to AI through training data and reinforcement learning. We discuss how these biases lead to hallucinations and how tools like Lucid can detect 74 different biases in real time. ⚖️ NAVIGATING THE EU AI ACT We break down the implications of Article 5 and what GRC leaders must do before August 2026 to avoid prohibited manipulative practices and maintain customer trust. 📊 MEASURABLE AI CONTROLS Avi shares practical advice for risk teams and internal auditors on how to establish transparency and explainability using advanced metrics and safety shields. Stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly changing world of AI risk. Make sure to LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more expert interviews on risk, security, and leadership.  If you want to be our guest or suggest a speaker, send your email to [email protected] with the subject line "Podcast Guest". 🌐 Join our community for even more insights: Online Community: https://globalriskcommunity.com/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalrisk-community/ LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3701313/ Academy platform: https://globalriskacademy.com/courses/