Zinnov Podcast

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Zinnov Podcast is for leaders who set direction, not follow it. Featuring CIOs, CTOs, and CEOs, the series examines how organizations scale amid data, AI, and growing complexity, through real decisions, trade-offs, and leadership at scale.

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October 12, 2026Episode 11229 min

Who Controls AI? The New Rules of Data Security & Governance | ft. Navindra Yadav & Ravi Sankuratri

Theom's story began with a question its founders encountered at their previous company: Who was accessing enterprise data, what were they doing with it, and how could companies keep track? It was a challenge they set out to solve. With AI now accessing and acting on that same data, the stakes are much higher. Their approach is to build security and governance directly into the data and AI infrastructure, so enterprises can put AI to work with the right controls in place. In this episode of Zinnov Podcast, Karthik Padmanabhan, Managing Partner, Zinnov, speaks with Navindra Yadav, CEO & Co-Founder, Theom, and Ravi Sankuratri, COO & Co-Founder, Theom, about how AI can govern AI, why guardrails can accelerate adoption, and what makes their approach to enterprise data security different. Beyond the technology, they share how they're building an AI-native company, keeping engineers in control of AI agents, why they chose Hyderabad for their GCC, and what six years of entrepreneurship have taught them. Watch the full conversation for more.

October 7, 2026Episode 11138 min

AI and Enterprise Transformation: The Human Side of Making It Work Ft. Erica Volini

Enterprise transformation has long been a priority, yet technology alone rarely delivers meaningful change. As AI enters the enterprise at scale, the challenge is becoming even more pronounced: realizing its value requires organizations to rethink how work gets done, how people engage with change, and how technology fits into that equation. In this episode of the Zinnov Podcast, Erica Volini, Chief Customer Officer at MongoDB, joins Rajat Kohli, Partner at Zinnov, to unpack what enterprise transformation demands in the AI era. From why go-live is only the beginning to the need to redesign work rather than simply make existing processes more efficient, Erica explores the organizational shifts needed to translate technology investments into enterprise impact. The conversation spans workforce adoption, data readiness, leadership, cross-functional ownership, and partner ecosystems, and what enterprises and technology companies need to rethink as AI changes the nature of work. Tune in now.

July 28, 2026Episode 11030 min

The Office of Equals: Rethinking Global Teams for the AI Era

Most companies building a GCC in India begin with execution and earn product ownership later. At isolved, that order is reversed. On this episode of the Zinnov Podcast, host Ravi Darbha sat down with Pragya Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, isolved and Amy Mosher, Chief People Officer, isolved, the HCM company opening its first center outside the United States in Hyderabad in 2026. Their framing for that center is an office of equals. Every function is staffed to its fullest, full-stack development and product ownership included, and every team is measured on the same outcomes as its US counterpart. The conversation covers why isolved waited until 2026 rather than 2016, how a four-decade-old company is standing up an R&D-led center from day one, where AI agents already run inside R&D and support operations, and why Amy Mosher argues that retention was never really about compensation. On this Zinnov Podcast episode, isolved's Pragya Gupta and Amy Mosher describe building the company's first India GCC in Hyderabad as an office of equals: an R&D-led center with full-stack development and product ownership from day one, AI agents kept inside a human-in-the-loop workflow, and outcome metrics held consistent across the US and India. Amy Mosher makes the case that retention depends on a holistic employee experience rather than compensation. Tune in now.

July 21, 2026Episode 10935 min

The Business Behind the Box: How AI Is Transforming Packaging Manufacturing Ft. Chuck Schneider, Amtech Software

Every box on a shelf, every label on a bottle, every pouch in your pantry passed through a world most of us never think about. It's a business of wafer-thin margins, nonstop production lines, and zero room for error, and right now, AI is turning it upside down. In this episode, Nitika Goel, CMO and Managing Partner, Zinnov, sits down with Chuck Schneider, CEO of Amtech Software, whose systems run more than 1,250 packaging plants around the world. Chuck opens up about betting big on AI (every single employee now has an AI goal), and what it really takes to lead through relentless change. Along the way, he shares how growing up on an island of 37 people shaped his leadership style, why he's the last one to speak in the room, and the one thing that still keeps him up at night. It's a candid look at technology, culture, and staying ahead — with a masala dosa detour along the way. Tune in now.

July 7, 2026Episode 10836 min

Designing Customer Experience for Speed, Trust, and Resilience Ft. Sarv Saravanan, Commvault

In an AI-led world where workflows are getting commoditized and customer expectations are rising, what truly separates companies that live customer centricity from those that use it as lip service? For Sarv Saravanan, Chief Customer Officer at Commvault, the answer lies in designing customer experience as an end-to-end operating model - one that connects product, engineering, partners, AI, and leadership around customer outcomes. In this episode of the Zinnov Podcast, Sarv joins Nitika Goel, Managing Partner & CMO, Zinnov, to discuss how customer experience is being redefined for speed, trust, and resilience. Sarv shares why customer centricity cannot sit in isolated functions or rely on bolt-on tools, but must be built into the product, operating model, partner ecosystem, and leadership culture. He also explores how AI is simplifying customer journeys, improving self-service, and empowering teams to focus on higher-value outcomes, while underscoring the need for governance, security, and trust. The conversation also examines how mature GCCs are strengthening customer proximity through faster product feedback, cross-functional collaboration, and outcome delivery. Tune in for a sharp conversation on what it takes to make customer centricity real in the AI era.

June 23, 2026Episode 10725 min

The Courage to Build Right: An AI Reinvention Story Ft. Dinesh Venugopal, Tenarai

Enterprises have never been more committed to AI, yet many are still struggling to translate that investment into measurable business value. For Dinesh Venugopal, CEO of Tenarai, this wasn't just an industry trend. It was showing up in conversations with business and technology leaders every day. He saw a massive opportunity to help enterprises accelerate their AI journey. After three decades as Infogain, the company reinvented itself as Tenarai, shifting from a traditional engineering services model to one built around AI squads, forward-deployed engineers, and outcome-based delivery. In this episode of Zinnov Podcast, Pari Natarajan, CEO of Zinnov, sits down with Dinesh at our New York office to discuss what prompted that shift, why so many enterprise AI initiatives never move beyond pilots, and what it actually takes to transform your own company before helping customers transform theirs. Tune in now.

June 9, 2026Episode 10636 min

The SMB Race: Speed, Relevance, and Scaled Growth Ft. Kristine Henley, AWS

There may be 400 million SMBs in the world, but there is no such thing as a typical SMB. That's what makes the segment so difficult and so valuable. From AI adoption and cybersecurity to marketplaces, partner ecosystems, and hyper-local go-to-market strategies, SMBs operate by a different set of rules than enterprises. What works for one business, industry, or geography may not work for another, making SMBs one of the most complex markets to understand and serve. In this episode of Zinnov Podcast, Kristine Henley, WW Head, Public Sector Partner Core at AWS, joins Rajat Kohli, Partner, Zinnov, to explore how SMBs are evolving, why many companies still misunderstand the segment, and what leaders need to do differently to build and scale successfully in the SMB market. Tune in now.

June 2, 2026Episode 10538 min

No One Wins Alone Anymore: Rethinking Value Creation in Mature Markets Ft. Alyssa Fitzpatrick, Elastic

The partner ecosystem is changing. As AI reshapes enterprise technology and customers demand faster business outcomes, traditional partnership models built around co-marketing and channel reach are being challenged. In this episode of #ZinnovPodcast, Rajat Kohli, Partner at Zinnov, speaks with Alyssa Fitzpatrick, GVP, Partner Sales at Elastic, to discuss how partner ecosystems are evolving and what it takes to stay relevant in an increasingly competitive landscape. Together, they explore: • Why the future is customer-led, not partner-led • How AI is changing the way partner ecosystems are built • Why co-innovation is becoming more important than co-marketing and co-selling • The challenge of differentiation when every partner looks like an A+ player • How leading organizations identify and invest in the right ecosystem partners • The growing role of enablement, managed services, and ecosystem collaboration Whether you're a partner leader, alliance manager, technology executive, ecosystem builder, or GTM strategist, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of partnerships and ecosystem-led growth. Tune in now.

May 19, 2026Episode 10437 min

The New Security Stack: Platforms, Partners, and AI-Driven Innovation Ft. Michael Khoury, Palo Alto Networks

Enterprises today are managing increasingly complex cybersecurity environments across cloud, AI systems, applications, endpoints, and enterprise networks. As AI adoption accelerates, organizations are under pressure to secure AI-driven environments while responding to faster and more sophisticated threats. In this episode of the Zinnov Podcast, Rajat Kohli, Partner, Zinnov speaks with Michael Khoury, Vice President, Global Ecosystem Partners, Palo Alto Networks, about the shift from point products to platform-led cybersecurity strategies and what it means for enterprises, partners, MSSPs, hyperscalers, and global system integrators. Michael Khoury shares perspectives on how enterprises are navigating cybersecurity complexity in an AI-first world, and how ecosystem models are evolving alongside it. The conversation explores: • Why AI is accelerating platform-led cybersecurity • The rise of MSSPs and cloud marketplaces as key routes to market • How enterprises are reducing security complexity through platformization • What differentiates advanced ecosystem partners in the AI era Tune in now.

May 11, 2026Episode 10335 min

Why Urban Mobility's Leading Player is Betting on India Ft. Arrive

Every day, millions of people navigate cities through a maze of apps, systems, and decisions - yet urban mobility remains one of the most fragmented and complex challenges cities face today. As cities grow denser and regulations, infrastructure, and mobility systems become increasingly disconnected, the pressure to keep cities moving efficiently continues to rise. Behind all of this lies an invisible intelligence layer that determines whether urban mobility works seamlessly or breaks down at scale. In this episode, Amita Goyal, Managing Partner at Zinnov, sits down with Arrive’s Chief Operating Officer, Jérôme Selva, and Chief Technology Officer, Sandesh Bhat, to unpack how global mobility systems are built and scaled across 90 countries and 20,000 cities. From orchestrating movement at the Paris Olympics to building frictionless, AI-driven mobility experiences, the conversation explores what it takes to connect cities, systems, and users at scale. The discussion also dives into why India is emerging as a critical innovation hub and how talent will shape the future of urban mobility. If you’re interested in systems thinking, global platforms, and building for real-world complexity, this episode offers a front-row view into the future of how cities move. Tune in now.