🎙️ S1:E2 — Trust, Risk & Responsible AI: A Strategy Guide with Terry Ziemniak
Welcome back to AI with Bry — the show where we help founders, executives, and innovators learn, leverage, and lead with AI.
In this episode, host Bryan Dennstedt is joined by Terry Ziemniak, former Chief Risk Officer, cybersecurity veteran, and Tech CXO advisor to tackle one of the most critical and under-discussed aspects of AI: trust, governance, and responsible strategy.
With decades of experience advising Fortune 500 companies at the intersection of risk, strategy, and technology, Terry shares the must-know principles for any leader navigating AI in 2025 and beyond. Together, they explore:
🧱 Why your cybersecurity and data governance frameworks matter more than ever
🛡️ How to build AI responsibly — without derailing your compliance or culture
📊 The top data governance gaps and how to fix them before it’s too late
🌐 What "Shadow AI" is and why it's the next major risk to watch
🧭 How to align your AI roadmap with your organization’s risk tolerance
👥 Why executive education and cross-functional AI literacy are make-or-break factors for success
Terry also shares a multi-phase roadmap he's used to guide real companies through their AI journeys from education and use case clarity to governance and long-term risk management. Whether you’re overwhelmed by AI risk or just want a clear, practical way to move forward, this episode offers a thoughtful, grounded perspective that every tech-enabled leader needs.
🔗 Mentioned in This Episode
• Frameworks: NIST AI Risk Management Framework
• Tools & Topics: Co-Pilot, Shadow AI, Data Governance, Trust, Cybersecurity, Generative AI
• Connect with Terry Ziemniak on LinkedIn
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