In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the inaugural SCIF Summit, an exclusive, high-impact gathering where founders of security, cyber, and intelligence companies meet the investors and enterprise leaders shaping the future. Hear from the organizers about why this "deal summit" matters, what to expect, and why getting in the room might just change your trajectory.

Ryan sits down with Clock & Cloud CEO and Co-Founder Riku Hellgren for a wide-ranging conversation that includes the current state of geopolitical risk intelligence/management, questions around leadership and entrepreneurship, and what problem Clock & Cloud is trying to solve.

In this solo episode, Ryan recounts his presentation to a group of executives last December on the value proposition of Executive Protection programs, common misconceptions about the function, and how organizations can take practical, scalable steps to get a program started today.

Meredith Wilson, Founder + CEO of Emergent Risk International, joins Ryan for a look-back and review of the inaugural I3 (Intelligence, Innovation, Imagination) Summit from last November.

In this episode we have a wide-ranging conversation with scholar practitioners Dr. Angie Lewis, Dr. Lewis Sage-Passant, and Dr. Maria Robson-Morrow. We explore multiple topics ranging from what happens when academic rigor meets the dynamic world of private sector intelligence to the current state of the field.

In this episode, we cut through the politics to uncover how recent shifts in the political landscape are reshaping corporate security risks. Colin Reed, a foresight + intelligence strategy advisor working in the US technology sector, reveals why ignoring political risk could leave companies vulnerable—and what security teams can do to prepare. If you work in corporate intelligence or risk management, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.

Ryan sits down with Ontic Chief Security Officer and industry leader Chuck Randolph to explore the theme of leadership and service. Tune in as these long-time friends and collaborators cover everything from practical advice on how to get involved in the industry, to the impact of professional identity, to suffering from Impostor Syndrome.

Insight Forward Founder + CEO Ross Hill is back for round 2. In this episode, Ross reprises his talk on making bolding inferences and strategically communicating intelligence- a talk that was chosen for the inaugural I3 (Intelligence, Innovation, Imagination) Summit in November where Ross electrified the audience and provided thought-provoking insights around the question, "Are we really delivering intelligence?" However, this time Ryan has the chance to probe a little deeper and ask follow-up questions in an effort to produce actionable advice for intelligence practitioners.

For episode 20 (Part 1), we had the privilege of speaking with the leadership team at Insight Forward, a Geopolitical Risk Intelligence advisory service specializing in Corporate intelligence. Tune in as we discuss the firm's Top 10 Geopolitical Risks in 2025 Report to uncover the risks that could disrupt industries, challenge leadership, and redefine global markets.

The Business of Intelligence is back! Tune in to Episode 19 as Ryan shares his lessons learned from a 2024 sabbatical and talks about what's next for the podcast.