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#85 - Interview with Stéphane Martin - Risk management isn’t a compliance exercise, it’s a strategic advantage

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From Compliance to Strategy: How Risk Management Becomes a Competitive Advantage

Shownotes – CapricornConnect Podcast with Stéphane Martin

Episode Title: Risk management isn’t a compliance exercise, it’s a strategic advantage

Guest: Stéphane Martin – CEO, Smart Risk Consulting & Co-Founder of the Risk-In Conference

Episode Overview

In this episode, Jakob Barandun speaks with Stéphane Martin, a leading expert in risk management, CEO of Smart Risk Consulting, and co-founder of Switzerland’s largest risk management conference, Risk-In.

Together, they explore how risk management must evolve in an era shaped by AI, cyber threats, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological acceleration.

Topics Covered

  • Stéphane’s motivation behind founding the largest risk management conference in Switzerland
  • Why many organizations still view risk management as a “compliance exercise”
  • How AI is transforming both opportunities and threats in risk management
  • The importance of governance models for AI adoption
  • What companies overlook when assessing cyber and quantum-related risks
  • Why dynamic risk reporting is essential for boards and executive teams
  • How risk frameworks lag behind real-world risk evolution
  • The need for cross-organizational collaboration and breaking down silos
  • Practical steps companies can take to build stronger risk cultures
  • How smaller companies can leverage risk insights just as effectively as large corporations

    • Stéphane’s personal philosophies, superpower of choice, and leadership inspirations

    Key Insights

    • AI without governance is one of the biggest risks today.
    • Risk frameworks are not evolving as fast as real-world risks.
    • Boards need faster, more dynamic access to risk information.
    • Cross-functional collaboration is essential — risks don’t stay in silos.
    • Decision-making must be evidence-based, not driven by cognitive bias.

      • Mentioned in the Episode

      • Risk-In Conference (Switzerland’s leading risk management event)
      • Smart Risk Consulting
      • Bowtie Method for risk analysis
      • Governance and AI readiness frameworks
      • Climate risk scenarios & quantum cybersecurity challenges
        • ...more
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