Jim Wetekamp — Connected Risk, AI as Co-Pilot & the Future of Resilience

Jim Wetekamp is the CEO of Riskonnect, a provider of integrated risk management software. He is a recognized expert in insurable risk, enterprise risk, and organizational resilience, leading a global team focused on helping organizations manage strategic and operational risks. Jim Wetekamp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwetekamp/ Website: https://riskonnect.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:34 Jim Wetekamp's Mission in Risk Management 00:49 What Is Connected Risk? 02:05 From Artist to CEO: Jim’s Career Journey 04:04 Defining Risk in the Modern Enterprise 05:42 Top Priorities for Risk Leaders Today 07:31 Enhancing Risk Management with AI 12:18 Evolving Role of Risk Leadership 17:49 Managing AI Responsibly in Risk Contexts 19:46 Building a People-Centered AI Culture 22:10 How AI Empowers Risk Teams 24:48 Essential Skills for the Next-Gen Risk Leader 25:38 Advice for Aspiring Risk Professionals