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#Risk New York Speaker Series- Upping Your Game with Tom Fox

Join myself and hundreds of other GRC professionals in the city that never sleeps, New York City on July 9 & 10 for one of the top conferences around #Risk New York. current US landscape – shaped by evolving policies, rapid AI advancements, and shifting global dynamics – demands adaptive strategies and cross-functional collaboration.

At #RISK New York you will master the New Regulatory Reality by Getting ahead of US regulatory shifts and their impact. Conquer AI & Tech Risk by Safeguarding your organization in an AI-driven world and understand the implications of major tech investments. Navigate Financial & Crypto Volatility by Protecting assets and explore solutions in a dynamic market. Strengthen Your GRC Framework by Leverage governance, risk, and compliance for strategic advantage. Protect Digital Trust by Addressing challenges in cybersecurity, data privacy, and combating misinformation. All while meeting

In this episode of the Risk New York podcast series, Tom Fox introduces the upcoming Risk New York Conference, scheduled for July 9-10 at Fordham Law School. The conference, hosted by GRC World Forums, will focus on various aspects of risk management, including AI, tech risk, financial and crypto risk, and GRC frameworks. Tom discusses his keynote based on his book ‘Upping the Game’ and highlights key speakers and exhibitors, including Robert Clark from Howard University, Bill Coffin and Erica Alburn from Ecosphere, and Michael Rasmussen, known as the father of GRC. The episode emphasizes the significance of the conference and provides information on discounted tickets and other details available in the show notes.

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#Risk New York Speaker Series- Inside Behavioral Insights: Tom Harden on Compliance at #RiskNYC

Join myself and hundreds of other GRC professionals in the city that never sleeps, New York City on July 9 & 10 for one of the top conferences around #Risk New York. current US landscape – shaped by evolving policies, rapid AI advancements, and shifting global dynamics – demands adaptive strategies and cross-functional collaboration.

At #RISK New York you will master the New Regulatory Reality by Getting ahead of US regulatory shifts and their impact. Conquer AI & Tech Risk by Safeguarding your organization in an AI-driven world and understand the implications of major tech investments. Navigate Financial & Crypto Volatility by Protecting assets and explore solutions in a dynamic market. Strengthen Your GRC Framework by Leverage governance, risk, and compliance for strategic advantage. Protect Digital Trust by Addressing challenges in cybersecurity, data privacy, and combating misinformation.

In this episode, Tom Fox is joined by Tom Harden, a former hedge fund analyst known as Tipper X, who shares his unique journey from insider trading informant to a global speaker on compliance and risk. Harden previews his upcoming panel on applying behavioral science to design effective GRC programs at the #RiskNYC conference. He discusses topics such as cognitive biases, social norms, and rationalizations in decision-making, and emphasizes the enduring nature of human behavior despite advances in technology. The episode highlights Harden’s goal of fostering deeper connections between psychology, technology, and regulation to build more proactive and resilient risk cultures.

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#Risk New York Speaker Series- Ethic Cast Reacts: Unpacking Compliance Challenges with Erica Salman Burn and Bill Coffin

Join myself and hundreds of other GRC professionals in the city that never sleeps, New York City on July 9 & 10 for one of the top conferences around #Risk New York. current US landscape – shaped by evolving policies, rapid AI advancements, and shifting global dynamics – demands adaptive strategies and cross-functional collaboration.

At #RISK New York you will master the New Regulatory Reality by Getting ahead of US regulatory shifts and their impact. Conquer AI & Tech Risk by Safeguarding your organization in an AI-driven world and understand the implications of major tech investments. Navigate Financial & Crypto Volatility by Protecting assets and explore solutions in a dynamic market. Strengthen Your GRC Framework by Leverage governance, risk, and compliance for strategic advantage. Protect Digital Trust by Addressing challenges in cybersecurity, data privacy, and combating misinformation. All while meeting

In this episode, Tom Fox is joined by Erica Salmon Byrne, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair of the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance at Ethisphere, and Bill Coffin, Editor-in-Chief at Ethisphere. The conversation delves into their roles in the compliance community and focuses on their work with the Ethic Cast Reacts series. They discuss how they analyze news stories to extract compliance lessons, help organizations understand and mitigate risks, and create storytelling opportunities to advance compliance programs. They also share their excitement for their upcoming presentation at the Risk New York City conference, where they’ll engage with professionals from diverse backgrounds.

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#Risk New York Speaker Series- AI Investments and Political Uncertainty with Chris Mason

Join myself and hundreds of other GRC professionals in the city that never sleeps, New York City on July 9 & 10 for one of the top conferences around #Risk New York. current US landscape – shaped by evolving policies, rapid AI advancements, and shifting global dynamics – demands adaptive strategies and cross-functional collaboration.

At #RISK New York you will master the New Regulatory Reality by Getting ahead of US regulatory shifts and their impact. Conquer AI & Tech Risk by Safeguarding your organization in an AI-driven world and understand the implications of major tech investments. Navigate Financial & Crypto Volatility by Protecting assets and explore solutions in a dynamic market. Strengthen Your GRC Framework by Leverage governance, risk, and compliance for strategic advantage. Protect Digital Trust by Addressing challenges in cybersecurity, data privacy, and combating misinformation. All while meeting

In this episode, Tom Fox talks with Chris Mason, who recently launched his risk advisory practice, Woodhorn Global, focusing on due diligence investigations. Chris shares insights about his upcoming presentations at the #RiskGRC conference in July, focusing on AI investments and political uncertainty affecting the GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) community. They discuss the significance of AI in the field and the importance of adapting to political changes. Chris also highlights the value of in-person events to understand best practices and navigate the evolving risk landscape.

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#Risk New York Speaker Series- Exploring AI Risks in Compliance with Gwen Hassan

Join myself and hundreds of other GRC professionals in the city that never sleeps, New York City on July 9 & 10 for one of the top conferences around #Risk New York. current US landscape – shaped by evolving policies, rapid AI advancements, and shifting global dynamics – demands adaptive strategies and cross-functional collaboration.

At #RISK New York you will master the New Regulatory Reality by Getting ahead of US regulatory shifts and their impact. Conquer AI & Tech Risk by Safeguarding your organization in an AI-driven world and understand the implications of major tech investments. Navigate Financial & Crypto Volatility by Protecting assets and explore solutions in a dynamic market. Strengthen Your GRC Framework by Leverage governance, risk, and compliance for strategic advantage. Protect Digital Trust by Addressing challenges in cybersecurity, data privacy, and combating misinformation. All while meeting

In this episode, Tom Fox talks with Gwen Hassan, the Chief Compliance Officer for Unisys Corporation, about her role and the upcoming #RiskNYC conference. Gwen shares insights into Unisys’ operations, including the various technologies and services they provide, and highlights her responsibilities in managing global ethics, compliance, and trade compliance risks. She also gives a teaser about her panel presentation on the compliance and ethics risks associated with artificial intelligence, stressing the importance of understanding AI’s impact on company culture and regulatory compliance. Gwen expresses her excitement about the conference, emphasizing the value of engaging with fellow risk management experts.

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#Risk New York Speaker Series- Exploring the Future of GRC with Michael Rasmussen

Join myself and hundreds of other GRC professionals in the city that never sleeps, New York City on July 9 & 10 for one of the top conferences around #Risk New York. current US landscape – shaped by evolving policies, rapid AI advancements, and shifting global dynamics – demands adaptive strategies and cross-functional collaboration.

At #RISK New York you will master the New Regulatory Reality by Getting ahead of US regulatory shifts and their impact. Conquer AI & Tech Risk by Safeguarding your organization in an AI-driven world and understand the implications of major tech investments. Navigate Financial & Crypto Volatility by Protecting assets and explore solutions in a dynamic market. Strengthen Your GRC Framework by Leverage governance, risk, and compliance for strategic advantage. Protect Digital Trust by Addressing challenges in cybersecurity, data privacy, and combating misinformation. All while meeting with the country’s top #Risk management professionals.

In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Michael Rasmussen, a renowned expert in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC), often referred to as the ‘father of GRC.’ Michael shares about contributions to the field, including his work with the SEG GRC Capability Model. The conversation highlights Michael’s anticipated presentation on ‘The Future of GRC’ at the upcoming risk conference in New York City. Drawing inspiration from Star Trek (TOS and how can you not love that), Michael emphasizes the importance of managing business risks effectively. The discussion also touches on the benefits of face-to-face interactions and networking opportunities at such conferences.

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#Risk New York Speaker Series-The Future of AI Governance in GRC with Matt Kelly

Join myself and hundreds of other GRC professionals in the city that never sleeps, New York City on July 9 & 10 for one of the top conferences around #Risk New York. current US landscape – shaped by evolving policies, rapid AI advancements, and shifting global dynamics – demands adaptive strategies and cross-functional collaboration.

At #RISK New York you will master the New Regulatory Reality by Getting ahead of US regulatory shifts and their impact. Conquer AI & Tech Risk by Safeguarding your organization in an AI-driven world and understand the implications of major tech investments. Navigate Financial & Crypto Volatility by Protecting assets and explore solutions in a dynamic market. Strengthen Your GRC Framework by Leverage governance, risk, and compliance for strategic advantage. Protect Digital Trust by Addressing challenges in cybersecurity, data privacy, and combating misinformation. All while meeting with the country’s top #Risk management professionals.

In this episode, Tom Fox talks with Matt Kelly, about his presentation on the importance of understanding how AI can be productively adopted within enterprises and the ethical challenges it presents, such as discrimination and data validity. Matt also talks about the importance of AI governance and offers a teaser of his upcoming presentation on this topic. Matt expresses his eagerness to engage with other GRC professionals at the upcoming conference to exchange ideas and discuss emerging risks in third-party and vendor risk management.

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Sunday Book Review: June 22, 2025, The Books on the Declaration of Independence Edition

In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that would interest compliance professionals, business executives, or anyone curious about the subject. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or any other topic that might interest Tom.

Today, we begin a look at America’s holiday (and my favorite holiday—the Fourth of July). This week, we start a two-part series examining the Declaration of Independence and the history of July 4th. Today, we read five books on the Declaration of Independence, and next week, we will review four books on July 4th. ⁠

  1. Inventing America by Garry Wills
  2. Signing Their Lives Away  by Denise Kiernan and Joseph D’Agnese
  3. Declaration: The Nine Tumultuous Weeks When America Became Independent, May 1-July 4, 1776, by William Hogeland
  4. 1776 by David McCullough
  5. Declaration of Independence

 

The Sunday Book Review was recently honored as one of the ⁠Top 100 Book Podcasts⁠.