Zinnov Podcast - Business Resilience series Zinnov

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 India playing a crucial role. PD and Sunil pull back the curtain on attracting top talent, promoting a culture of continuous learning, and fostering grassroots innovation through hackathons and ideation challenges. They also discuss how they are leveraging strategic partnerships to harness the power of Generative AI, Cloud, and advanced data analytics.
Whether you're in Fintech, an established firm undergoing disruption, or simply fascinated by the future of finance - get invaluable insights on building globally distributed teams, upskilling talent, and driving digital transformation in a regulated, high-stakes industry.TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro01:29 Upcoming tech trends in the finance sector03:14 AI's role in CME's digital transformation strategy06:38 How CME's India GCC enables 24/7 operations11:56 How the India center helped turn CME Group into a global firm14:14 What is CME Group's data and analytics strategy?15:41 Retaining talent in India, and building a culture of collaboration20:33 How CME Group is managing high customer demands, with talent strategy

Three powerhouse women leaders. Three different stories. Many reflections. The latest podcast series from Zinnov's stable, "Women 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 women in leadership roles. But what drives the women who made it to the top? What does it take to be a successful woman leader? Is it a matter of mindset, a strong support system, or plain perseverance?
In the premiere episode, Zinnov's CMO Nitika Goel chats with Shalini Sankarshana, Managing Director, India, Planview, Snigdha Ghosh Ray, VP, Payments & India Software Hub, Diebold Nixdorf, and Oindrila Majumdar, EVP & CEO, TIAA Global Capabilities.

No topic is off-limits as these guests share invaluable insights into persevering through adversity, strategically taking calculated risks, seeking support networks, swerving career paths, and overcoming self-doubt. An unfiltered look into the multifaceted experiences that define successful women in leadership roles today.

Can AI make Healthcare more equitable?
How accurate is AI to make healthcare diagnoses?
Is it hard to retain talent for AI in Healthcare companies?
Amit Phadnis, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer of RapidAI, a leading healthcare AI company in conversation with Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov answers these questions in this episode of the Zinnov Podcast Business Resilience Series. Amit talks about transforming acute neurological care by quickly and accurately identifying disease states and how the role of AI has evolved and adapted.He also explores the benefits of AI to make quality Healthcare more equitable and accessible globally, the importance of deep clinical AI that goes beyond basic triage and the challenges of achieving the high accuracy needed for reliable diagnosis. RapidAI’s work in cutting-edge technology that saves lives, gives engineers and developers an immense sense of purpose which has helped to retain talent.Tune in now to learn about the transformative potential of AI in healthcare from an innovator who is directly leading product development and deployment that impacts patient outcomes.

In the age of Generative AI, where ideas come to life with just a few spoken words, how do you stop admiring AI from the sidelines and start leading the disruption?
In this episode of the Zinnov Podcast, Sidhant Rastogi, President of Zinnov, sits down with Professor Mohanbir Sawhney, Associate Dean for Digital Innovation and McCormick Foundation Professor of Technology. Together, they explore the past, present, and future of Generative AI, delving into its opportunities, adoption, and scalability.
Professor Sawhney is an acclaimed author, educator, and one of the world’s foremost experts in Digital Transformation and business innovation.
Having interacted with students and the C-suite alike, he shares pragmatic strategies on how both cohorts can leverage Gen AI efficiently with the 70-30 rule. A practical framework that works as a hygiene rule of thumb with augmented intelligence.
He also shares a leadership playbook on how to drive innovation and scale rapidly in the age of AI. He says by embracing the “body storming” approach, the C-suite can create a culture of agility and innovation in an organization, building resilience in the face of disruption.
This episode is a must-listen for C-suite executives, students, and anyone passionate about the rise of Generative AI. It equips listeners with a comprehensive understanding of Generative AI’s impact, offering practical strategies for embracing this transformative technology and unlocking its full potential within their organizations.
 
TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro02:32 Gen AI adoption across industries05:55 Gen AI adoption for C-suite13:27 The 70-30 rule to Gen AI efficiency18:03 Gen AI opportunities in India
 

In this special episode of the Zinnov Podcast, we’ve curated a mix tape of invaluable insights on AI from leaders across organizations like Microsoft, PTC, Pegasystems, and others.
Gain a nuanced perspective on AI’s current capabilities from those at the forefront. Understand the tangible use cases already transforming sectors like healthcare through advanced predictive analytics and enhanced diagnostics. However, the discussion delves beyond the buzzwords. These leaders provide a balanced view by addressing the complex challenges surrounding AI, including workforce displacement, data privacy concerns, and finding the right human-AI balance.
For businesses navigating AI’s disruptive potential, this episode offers a decisive competitive advantage. Hear directly from the visionaries defining AI’s future trajectory and pragmatic applications across the value chain.
This curated compilation represents just the tip of the iceberg. Access our full library of in-depth dialogues with AI’s foremost thinkers and doers on our main page. 
0:00 Intro01:20 Gen AI's ability to better healthcare outcomes w/ Matt Jennings02:24 Gen AI and relieving the healthcare worker's burden w/ Hema Purohit03:54 Can AI make products and replace talent? w/ James Heppelman05:02 AI as augmented intelligence w/ Alan Trefler06:24 The threat's of Gen AI w/ Rick Crandall07:15 What AI has the potential to solve w/ Lanham Napier08:00 Outro
 

How are enterprises optimizing hybrid IT environments facing rising costs and security threats?Brian Shannon, CTO, Flexera and Niladri Ray, VP of Engineering, and Country Head – India, Flexera, sat with Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov to discuss key trends like cloud migration, IT cost management, and vulnerability remediation in this episode of our podcast.
Hear insights on leveraging a data-driven approach to gain visibility and control over hybrid estates, driving innovation through global collaboration, realizing significant cost savings, and building an empowering engineering culture.
Whether you’re an IT leader looking to optimize your infrastructure, an engineer interested in impactful work, or anyone curious about how enterprises are transforming digitally, this episode provides an enlightening industry perspective. The discussion covers the challenges that organizations are facing an increasingly complex technological landscape and how leaders can navigate them efficiently.
TIMESTAMPS01:04 Emerging Technology themes03:50 Current Innovations in R&D05:50 Driving Innovation from tech hubs09:30 Taking back control of the IT spend11:40 Addressing cybersecurity13:02 How GenAI is helping productivity17:12 Managing and retaining talent