In this episode of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the GRC Technology Galaxy, Michael Rasmussen sits down with Workiva to explore what happens when GRC, ESG, and finance finally converge on a single platform. The conversation digs into what Workiva brings to the GRC landscape, where it’s best of breed, and why the interconnectedness of governance, risk, and compliance is critical to making ESG real rather than rhetorical. We also look at the role of AI, including the rise of agentic AI, and what new capabilities may soon reshape how organizations manage reporting, controls, and disclosures. The discussion ranges from the practical (how interconnected workflows replace silos) to the forward-looking (how AI could transform assurance, accuracy, and speed). This episode charts Workiva’s place in the galaxy as a platform tackling today’s compliance and reporting complexity, while pointing toward a future where GRC and ESG operate as one interconnected system.