Zinnov Podcast - Business Resilience series

What does it really take to own the room, especially when it wasn’t designed for you?

We’re back with Season 2 of Woman in the Mirror, a Zinnov podcast series hosted by Nitika Goel, CMO at Zinnov. And we’re opening with a powerhouse: Rama Bijapurkar.

Rama is one of India’s most respected thinkers on business strategy, market behavior, and leadership. Author. Board member. Educator. Trailblazer. For decades, she’s shaped how compani...

What happens when sustainability stops being a cost center and starts becoming a competitive edge?

In this episode of the Zinnov Podcast – Business Resilience Series, host Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov, sits down with Catherine Kniker, Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer, PTC, and Dave Duncan, Head of Sustainability, PTC. From their personal journeys into the world of sustainability to the surprising ways AI and circular desig...

What happens when AI, data, and experience design collide? In this episode of the Zinnov Podcast – Business Resilience Series, Pari Natarajan sits down with Rajaram Radhakrishnan, CEO & Board member of Ciklum, to explore how Experience Engineering is reshaping enterprise growth in the age of Generative AI.

With over three decades in tech leadership, Raj shares deeply personal stories of transformation — from the early days ...

Imagine a world where creativity isn't just a passion - it's a driving force that disrupts industries, shatters expectations, and sparks bold change. In this powerful episode of Woman in the Mirror, Nitika Goel, CMO of Zinnov, steps beyond tech to dive into the world of women in the arts - a space where innovation and creativity break through barriers.

Join Nitika and an incredible panel of trailblazing ...

"If you cannot explain something in a simple way, you probably don’t understand it." These words from Kamal Natarajan, SVP of Allstate Technology Solutions, encapsulate the challenge—and opportunity—facing the insurance industry today.

Technology has become inseparable from business, but the key to transformation lies not in chasing the latest tech, but in simplifying complex systems to improve customer experiences.

In this episode...

In the world of finance, numbers tell stories, but who are the women behind those numbers? The leaders who turn spreadsheets into strategy, setbacks into stepping stones, and challenges into lasting change.

Welcome to this episode of Woman in the Mirror: BFSI Edition where our host, Nitika Goel, CMO, Zinnov, is in conversation with three trailblazers — Veda Persad, Country Executive, Northern Trust India, Mamatha Madireddy, Mana...

Ever wondered what it really takes to lead in healthcare? Not just the strategies and successes, but the quiet moments of doubt, the unexpected triumphs, and the beautiful chaos of balancing it all? In this conversation on Healthcare Leadership, three industry titans take us behind the scenes.

Join Zinnov’s CMO, Nitika Goel, as she sits down with three remarkable women: Lene Hylling Axelsson, Novo Nordisk; Kalavathi GV, Siemens Hea...

In this episode of the Business Resilience Series, Healthcare leaders and CIOs discuss how cutting-edge technologies like AI and Automation along with approaches like Telemedicine are transforming the Healthcare industry. From alleviating administrative burdens to enhancing patient care, these innovations are paving the way for more efficient, intelligent hospitals.

With insights from industry experts, we explore the critical role ...

In an era where cyber resilience can make or break a business, how are Enterprise Software companies adapting their customer success strategies? Dive into this compelling episode of the Zinnov Podcast Business Resilience Series, featuring Sarv Saravanan, Chief Customer Officer at Commvault and Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov.

In this fascinating discussion Sarv shares his wealth of experience and provides unique insights into the e...

In this insightful episode of the Zinnov Podcast Business Resilience Series, Pari Natarajan, CEO of Zinnov, and Vijay Guntur, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head - Ecosystems & Practices at HCL Technologies, explore the transformative impact of AI on the engineering landscape. The conversation delves into how AI is reshaping various sectors and driving innovation across industries.

Key highlights: • The importance of ecosys...

In this dynamic episode of the Zinnov Podcast’s Business Resilience Series, Pari Natarajan, CEO of Zinnov, sits down with Krithika Bhat, Chief Information Officer at Pure Storage, for a compelling conversation about leadership and resilience.

Krithika, a seasoned IT leader with over 20 years of experience, reveals her strategic playbook for thriving in high-growth tech environments. Discover how she transformed her approach during ...

In this episode, Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov, sits down with Denis Lacroix, President, Amadeus for over 35 years, to explore the thrilling evolution of the travel industry and its transformative impact on the company. Denis recounts the rollercoaster ride through the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing how Amadeus’ pioneering SaaS business model not only helped them survive a 90% revenue drop but also seize unexpected growth opportunities...

In this captivating episode of the Zinnov Podcast, Pari Natarajan, CEO of Zinnov, gives us an exclusive look inside Broadridge, a powerhouse in financial technology. Pari sits down with Tyler Derr, Broadridge's Chief Technology Officer, and Sheenam Ohrie, the Managing Director of Broadridge Financial Solutions, India.  

Together, they explore the seismic shifts transforming the Fintech landscape and reveal how Broadridge is not jus...

Can globally distributed software teams truly unlock their full potential through autonomy and collaboration? Peter George, CTO of HMH, joins Nilesh Thakker, President of Zinnov, to share his battle-tested insights on striking this delicate balance.

• Discover how to balance autonomy and collaboration in globally distributed software teams.
• Learn about the transformative impact of AI tools on software engineering and content crea...

Behind every successful business is a leader with a story. But how often do we get to hear it? The latest episode of "Women in the Mirror" offers a rare glimpse into the lives of three...

Imagine your workforce as a vast, untapped oil field. While there's potential there, but without the right tools and insights, you might be missing the most valuable resources. This episode of Zinnov Podcast's Business Resilience Series features Sam Fletcher, Head of Talent Intelligence at PayPal, who shares his expertise on adapting talent strategies for remote/hybrid work models, identifying critical skill gaps within a workforce...

In this episode of the Business Resilience Series, Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov talks to Gilles Mabire, Chief Technology Officer, and Lata Chembrakalam, Vice President and Head of India Technology Center at Continental who provide insights into how the automotive technology company is adapting to industry disruptions like electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and new mobility services.

The leaders discuss:

1. Leveraging AI for pro...

How does a 170-year-old derivatives marketplace keep pace with changing customer needs and rapidly evolving technologies? Join host Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov, as he talks to Sunil Cutinho, CIO, CME Group and Prabhuram Duraiswami (PD), India Center Head, CME Group - the leaders spearheading the company's cutting-edge engineering efforts.

Hear first-hand how CME Group has built a 700+ member strong global technology workforce, with...

Three powerhouse women leaders. Three different stories. Many reflections. The latest podcast series from Zinnov's stable, "Woman in the Mirror," takes you through the lives of women who have ascended to leadership roles. It explores their journeys juggling work, family, and everything in between.

We have come a long way from fighting for 'a room of one's own,' being the only woman in the boardroom, to now witnessing a rise of wom...