GRC & Me
LogicGate
When Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) issues are in the headlines, it’s usually a bad thing. It’s only when a major data breach happens, or a company runs afoul of some regulation, that these important responsibilities get their time in the limelight. GRC & Me is here to shine a light on those individuals tasked with safeguarding their employers’ information and integrity, day in and day out. Tune in monthly as host Jane Totaro, LogicGate Podcast Host, and her guests explore the issues and ideas that give shape to these interconnected functions. Just as GRC touches many parts of a business, so too will the podcast delve into a wide array of topics, trends and concerns—from current events and modern methodologies to cultural nuances and game-changing developments. Join us and learn why GRC is so critical to the future of any organization, where the industry has been—and where it’s going.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 36min
GRC in a Shifting Market
Macroeconomic forecasts are everywhere, but how do those big-picture signals actually translate into operational risk decisions? In this episode of GRC & Me, we’re bridging the gap between economic insight and risk management with ITR Economics’ Lauren Saidel-Baker and Crowe’s Tony Classen. They discuss interest rates and inflation, consumer trends, and the rising concentration risks in commercial real estate. Tune in!
Feb 18, 2026 • 28min
AI-Driven Governance: 2026 Insights
LogicGate Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Matt Kunkel along with President and Chief Operating Officer Diego Panama discuss 2026's emerging risks and market shifts CISOs and GRC leaders are overlooking. They cover topics like supply chain vulnerabilities, AI governance and the agentic shift. The episode also explores how to confidently navigate saying yes to the board and what will set the leading enterprise GRC programs apart from the rest.
Nov 13, 2025 • 45min
CISO to CISO—Let's Get Real About AI
The hype is real, but what’s the reality? In this episode of GRC & Me, we’re getting real about AI with Anecdotes CISO, Jake Bernardes, and LogicGate CISO, Nick Kathmann. They discuss the implications of the key differentiators between AI usage/governance in the EU versus the US, the rise of agentic AI, shadow AI, and the hidden risks of siloed governance. They share what truly keeps them up at night and offer guidance for evaluating new AI tools and building proactive defense. Tune in!
Jul 30, 2025 • 23min
Evolving ERM in Credit Unions and Smaller Organizations
Wondering where to start with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)? In this episode, Security Service FCU risk management expert, Erich Herzberger, deep-dives into ERM for credit unions and smaller organizations. He covers how to kickstart your program, shift from reactive to proactive risk management, and tackle today's regulatory challenges. Plus, hear what keeps him up at night in the evolving world of risk. Tune in for all things ERM!
Jun 25, 2025 • 35min
LogicGate Founders Reflect a Decade of Modernization
To celebrate a decade of LogicGate, co-founders Matt Kunkel, Jon Siegler, and Dan Campbell take listeners back to where it all began. They reflect on LogicGate’s origins and evolution, sharing early challenges, key milestones—including the story behind the GOAT mascot—and pivotal moments that shaped the first ten years. The founders also discuss the company's growth, the changing GRC landscape, company culture, and their vision for the future. Tune in for firsthand insights from the founders in this special commemorative episode.
Jun 5, 2025 • 24min
The Human Side of Risk & Compliance: Building Culture, Not Just Controls
Join Vinted’s Group Risk & Compliance Officer, Elisabeth Quillatre, and Risk Process Manager, Goda Marija Vaitkeviciute, as they debunk common GRC myths in retail. From data privacy to supply chain risks, they explore the human side of risk and share practical insights on building a strong compliance culture, not just implementing controls.
Apr 30, 2025 • 27min
2025 Financial Industries and Banking Trends
Tune in as we’re joined by industry leaders from BCU, BillGo, and Centier Bank that share their unique perspective and insight on the future of the financial industry.Hosted by Meghan Maneval, panelists Stephenie Southard, Steve Gasiamis, and Donald Rome dive into the key trends and challenges shaping the financial landscape in 2025. From navigating regulatory changes and ensuring security resilience, to exploring the rise of digital banking technologies like blockchain, AI, and open banking, guests will discuss how financial institutions must prepare for risks related to third-party management and more. Don’t miss out on a thought provoking and engaging conversation on the ever-evolving financial risk landscape.
Mar 27, 2025 • 24min
Mastering Continuous Assurance and Automation
In this episode, Google Continuous Assurance Engineering Director, Vikram Khare, and Senior Software Engineering Manager, Eric Zhang, discuss implementing continuous assurance, with tips for getting started and real-world examples through the lines of defense. They cover the challenges of keeping up with evolving controls and risks, as well as the reality of automating controls only to need updates again. Tune in to hear best practices for maintaining integrations and automations, how auditors and GRC professionals can embrace AI, and ways to quantify ROI to
Feb 19, 2025 • 32min
Navigating AI, ML, and Automation in GRC
In this episode, host Meghan Maneval is joined by Google’s Product Management Lead for Cybersecurity Compliance Products, Ruchi Khurana, to explore the current state of AI and automation in the GRC industry. They dive into key considerations for the role of AI and ML in the GRC domain, including critical success criteria and how to prioritize AI-related risks across departments. They also discuss the key challenges in the GRC industry. Tune in for insights on leveraging AI and ML to drive efficiency and improve GRC processes.
Feb 3, 2025 • 37min
Navigating the New Administration: Addressing Cybersecurity, AI and New Regulations
In the season 8 finale, guest host Jade Trombetta is joined by Salim Alameddin, Senior Vice President at Crossroads Strategies, LLC to discuss key cybersecurity and AI regulation trends and new administration objectives that will shape 2025. They explore a variety of topics from the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, including the growing threat of geopolitical cyberattacks, to AI and compliance under the new administration. They also chat about the challenges some of the cabinet may have jumping from the tech world into government work, and other 2025 economic trends our GRC community is interested in. Tune in for a conversation on the critical issues faced today.
