Zinnov Podcast

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.

L’Oréal has spent more than a century defining beauty, and today, it continues that evolution through technology. In this episode, Susannah Greenberg, Chief Information Officer, Americas, L’Oréal, joins Pari Natarajan, CEO of Zinnov, to discuss how AI, data, and digital platforms are deepening L’Oréal’s connection with consumers and reshaping how beauty is experienced. From precise diagnostics and predictive skincare to AI-enhanced devices and digital try-ons, she breaks down how technology is personalizing beauty at an entirely new level. But the story goes far beyond products. Susannah shares how tools like L’Oréal GPT are transforming the way teams work, reducing repetitive tasks, accelerating problem-solving, and creating space for real creativity. She talks about talent, culture, and the energy inside L’Oréal: a place where new ideas constantly emerge and where creativity and technology meet every day. This episode offers a clear, thoughtful look at how a global brand integrates human insight with intelligent technology not to replace people, but to amplify what they do best. Tune in now.

In this debut episode of Hot Takes & Hard Truths, a new subseries under the Zinnov Podcast: Business Resilience series, Nikhil Kulkarni, Partner, Zinnov, sits down with Mahesh Raja, Chief Growth Officer at Ness Digital Engineering, to unpack a pressing question: If every company is investing in upskilling, why does it feel like no one’s actually learning? As enterprises pour resources into Gen AI training, cloud certifications, and L&D programs, employees are stretched thin, juggling long hours with self-paced learning they may never use. This episode goes beyond theory and gets into what’s actually broken, and what it takes to upskill at scale in tech services. Tune in to find out: Why most learning programs fail to deliver real outcomes Skill to stock vs. skill to order, and why the distinction matters The problem with self-paced learning in delivery-heavy environments Measuring ROI on training: what to track, and what to stop pretending works Why GenAI certifications without real application waste everyone’s time How to personalize learning without overwhelming your teams Whether you're a CHRO, L&D leader, tech executive, or simply someone tired of sitting through another course that doesn’t land, this episode cuts through the noise. Tune in now.

What does it take to turn a company into a leadership factory — and a country into a product powerhouse? In this premiere episode of Legends & Legacies, Zinnov’s President Sidhant Rastogi sits down with Ajai Chowdhry, Padma Bhushan awardee and HCL co-founder, to decode the DNA of enduring value creation in people, technology, and nations. From pioneering India’s electronics revolution to driving its semiconductor vision, Ajai shares timeless insights on leadership, aspiration, and nation-building. He unpacks HCL’s early strategy of hiring for hunger, not just skills, revealing how entrepreneurial culture and structured sales training created a generation of industry leaders. In a candid diagnosis of India’s services sector, Ajai calls out the urgent need for reinvention, with consultative sales, product-led growth, and IP creation at the core. “India responds best in crisis,” he notes, framing AI disruption not as a threat, but a turning point. Ajai’s advice is clear: Build with intent, lead with confidence, and aim for technology sovereignty - from semiconductors to software. Whether you’re scaling a start-up or steering a legacy firm, this episode offers a front-row seat to India’s tech evolution - and a masterclass in what it takes to shape the future. Tune in Now.

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 design are reshaping manufacturing, this conversation goes beyond buzzwords. It’s about why the smartest companies are rethinking products, profits, and purpose — all at once. If you're a leader looking to future-proof your business or simply curious about how sustainability is becoming the new driver of growth and resilience, this episode is for you. Tune in now. Want to go deeper?Product Sustainability for Dummies by PTC is a practical guide to reducing product footprints while boosting profitability. Download Now: https://bit.ly/4dE6X4m

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 women, Jahnavi Phalkey, Shanthamani Muddaiah, and Yamini Telkar as they discuss how they navigate the delicate balance between artistic integrity and commercial success. These women aren’t just making art—they’re making history. Discover how they’re rewriting the rules, amplifying their voices, and redefining what it means to be a leader in the creative world. At Zinnov, we believe that creativity fuels innovation, and this conversation will show you exactly why.