In this episode, TMX Datalinx’s Elgin Chau sits down with Dr. Ron Dembo, founder and CEO of riskthinking.AI, a leading data and technology company that is repricing financial risk with the reality of climate change. Today's discussion touches on the topics of risk, sustainability, and how financial institutions are applying critical data related to climate and physical risk. Dr. Dembo shares his journey from mathematics to risk management and now sustainability, highlighting the common thread of problem-solving and creativity across these domains. He discusses the challenges in climate risk management, emphasizing the lack of collaboration and data sharing within financial institutions and limitations of regulators. Dr. Dembo reflects on his journey at Algorithmics—the first company he grew from a startup into the world's largest enterprise risk-management software provider—and stresses the importance of fostering an environment that allows for diverse skills and perspectives to come together to drive innovation. He underscores the need for high-quality talent and a mission-focused approach to tackling complex challenges.