This is the 16393rd most frequent Russian word.
рискуя
"Riskuya" means "taking a risk" or "risking" in English.
In this sentence, 'рискуя' is used to express an action taken despite knowing the potential dangers or consequences to one's life.
Он был готов пройти через опасный лес, рискуя своей жизнью.
He was ready to go through the dangerous forest, risking his life.
Here, 'рискуя' describes the act of taking a significant gamble by engaging in a potentially disadvantageous situation, motivated by honesty.
Рискуя потерять работу, он рассказал правду начальнику.
Risking losing his job, he told the truth to his boss.
The word 'рискуя' in this context conveys the deliberate embrace of uncertainty associated with their decision to innovate.