#7: How AI is Quietly Creating Billion-Dollar Companies | Pankaj Kedia

In this special episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we’re joined by Pankaj Kedia — a globally recognized AI thought leader, investor, educator, and tech visionary shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
With a powerful track record of 150+ investments, 15 funds, and 10 exits, Pankaj brings decades of experience as an executive at Intel and Qualcomm, where he helped lead innovation across the Internet, Mobile, and Cloud eras. Now, as the founder of All-in-AI (Pankaj.ai), he serves as a Chief AI Officer, CXO Advisor, adjunct MBA faculty, and keynote speaker driving transformative AI strategies worldwide.

Get ready for a high-impact conversation as Pankaj unpacks how AI is reshaping business, the mindset required for innovation, and what it truly takes to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world of technology.
Connect with Pankaj: Pankaj.ai
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/PankajKedia/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/in/PankajKedia/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PankajKedia007/
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00:00 – Intro
00:53 – Guest Introduction: Meet Pankaj Kedia
05:03 – Pankaj’s Focus in His Current Role
11:55 – A Typical Day in the Life of Pankaj
15:15 – How Enterprises Should Adopt AI
20:50 – Understanding the Personas Pankaj Works With
31:05 – AI Is Not Just Cost-Cutting—It’s Value Creation
34:20 – How Pankaj Chooses Companies to Invest In
41:00 – What Makes a Great Founder?
44:33 – Advice for Aspiring Founders
52:30 – Thank You
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I am an AI Product Leader and Execution Strategist with a proven track record of building, scaling, and delivering AI-powered innovations. With experience at Meta and Cruise, I have helped businesses leverage AI for growth, efficiency, and real-world impact. As an Executive Coach, Startup Advisor, Keynote Speaker, and Author, I am passionate about guiding leaders, entrepreneurs, and product teams to navigate the evolving AI landscape.
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