Zinnov

Compressed hold periods, rising operating costs, and intense competition are compelling Private Equity firms to rethink the traditional value creation playbooks. Globalization is emerging as a transformative lever — enabling Portfolio companies of PEs to accelerate innovation, strengthen margins, and unlock enterprise value by building global operating models from Day 1. To further this dialogue, we’re partnering with Private Equity International for the Operating Partners Forum in New York, where Amita Goyal, Managing Partner at Zinnov, will lead a session on unlocking margin expansion through operational talent hubs. We look forward to engaging in conversations that will define the next wave of value creation in Private Equity. To know more head to: https://lnkd.in/gwxnHSPj? #PrivateEquity #ValueCreation #OperatingPartnersForum

In the AI era, the real question isn’t whether to build or buy a data platform — it’s how to create real intelligence, not artificially inserted intelligence.   While some enterprises continue to invest in building IPs, others are reimagining the path, developing business and domain accelerators to deliver faster, more flexible outcomes. Watch this snippet from Zinnov’s bi-annual Private Equity & Tech Services Forum at the Harvard Club of New York City, where Vijaykumar HEGDE, Partner, Zinnov sits down with Aly Shivji, GVP, Global Partner Sales and Engineering, Cisco, and Shub Bhowmick, CEO, Tredence Inc., sharing their perspectives on build vs buy, IP, and the pursuit of speed-to-value in enterprise AI. Download the whitepaper for the full view of the 2030 Tech Services Firm: https://lnkd.in/gnFk9RM6 To watch the full conversation, click here - https://lnkd.in/gd2-xSDi Pari Natarajan, Sidhant Rastogi, Vimal MENON, Nikhil Kulkarni, Vijaykumar HEGDE, Kingsley Samuel, Nikhil BAGDE, Aparna Krishnamurthy #techservices #privateequity #zinnov

Partnerships drive measurable growth and are no longer just routes to market access. As enterprises pursue tangible results, they are shifting focus from scale to outcomes, delivering real impact across industries. #PartnerSphere embodies this evolution. Over the past 4 years, it has grown into a global community. Through 5 editions across multiple locations, we have brought together over 200 leaders from 50+ companies to redefine how ecosystems create value through AI-led collaboration, data-driven KPIs, and shared innovation. For the 6th edition of PartnerSphere, we are hosting 4 chapters in Bangalore, Boston, NYC, and the Bay Area under the theme 'The Partnership Economy: From Spend to Outcomes'. More than 120 senior leaders will come together to exchange ideas, challenge convention, and co-create the next phase of the Partnership Economy.   Register here to be part of the Bay Area Edition: http://bit.ly/43kwj32 For other locations, drop a note to events@zinnov.com Sidhant R. | Rajat Kohli | Atul Srivastava | Peter Kirkwood | Abhijeet Gogoi | Prashant Goyal | Aparna Krishnamurthy | Prasanna Rao #PartnershipEconomy #EcosystemLeadership

For Tech Services firms, the question is no longer “Should we build IP?” — but “Where should we build it, and how do we co-create value with the platforms we depend on?”   Watch this snippet from Zinnov’s bi-annual Private Equity & Tech Services Forum at the Harvard Club of New York City, where Nikhil Kulkarni, Partner, Zinnov, leads the conversation with Jason McIntyre, VP, Partner Management, Databricks, and Pranay Agrawal, CEO, Fractal Analytics, on how Services firms should think about IP, partnerships, and growth in the platform era.   Download the whitepaper for the full view of the 2030 Tech Services Firm: https://lnkd.in/gnFk9RM6 To watch the full conversation, click here - https://lnkd.in/gRUMdEzX Pari Natarajan, Sidhant Rastogi, Vimal MENON, Kingsley Samuel, Nikhil BAGDE, Vijaykumar HEGDE, Aparna Krishnamurthy   #techservices #privateequity #zinnov

One of the defining shifts in retail today is the rise of AI-powered decision-making. From anticipating customer needs to improving selections, technology is enabling experiences that are sharper, faster, and more connected.   At Walmart Converge 2025, Gaurav mathur, CTO of Licious, reflected on how this shift goes beyond transactions. Retail is becoming about building a sense of community, where customers come not just for products but for belonging and shared experiences. Here’s a snippet from our conversation with Gaurav. Explore more conversations from leaders shaping the future of retail tech here: http://bit.ly/4q3y0f1 Walmart Global Tech India, Prasanna Rao, Saima S. #FutureOfRetail #Converge2025Walmart #RetailTech

For more than five decades, Netsmart has helped shape how care is delivered - building digital systems that connect providers, patients, and data. Its technology now supports a vast network of Healthcare organizations, touching over 147 million lives worldwide.   To build on this impact, Netsmart has opened a new office in Bengaluru - a strategic move to expand its technology capabilities and accelerate the development of next-generation Healthcare solutions. The Bengaluru hub brings Netsmart closer to India’s deep talent pool and vibrant innovation ecosystem, enabling faster, smarter, and more collaborative innovation.   Congratulations to the entire Netsmart team on this milestone - we’re proud that this journey was #PoweredByZinnov, and to see a new chapter of Healthcare innovation take shape at Netsmart India. Tom Herzog | Wendy Hill | Melissa Bennett | Lalitha JS | Nilesh Thakker | Amita Goyal | Nitika Goel (She/Her) | Karthik Padmanabhan | Rakshith Shetty | Denny Joseph | Saurabh Mehta | Komal Shah | Ashveen Pai | Hani Mukhey | Shilpa Nayak | Karthik V | Makkala Jagriti #WeGreaterThanMe #NetsmartOffice #Zinnov

Here’s a thought experiment: what would break if your GCC isn’t there tomorrow? In the second episode of GCCs Unfiltered, Deepak Visweswaraiah, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Pegasystems India, joins Nitika Goel (She/Her), Managing Partner & CMO, Zinnov, and he says that for Pega, the answer is everything. With over half of Pega’s engineering based in India, the center is enterprise-critical. Together, the duo also talks about what really keeps a GCC relevant — leadership, culture, and systems thinking — and why the AI story must move beyond pilots to become the backbone of every decision. Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/dcDHqkT6 #ZinnovPodcast #GCCsUnfiltered

Ad Tech is moving into an era where customers orchestrate their own journeys. This shift from brand-led messaging to customer-led experiences marks the arrival of agentic commerce, a future where ads follow consumption, not the other way around.   At Walmart Converge 2025, Vaishali Bajaj, Group Director – Product at Walmart Global Tech, reflected on what it will take to lead in this space. The answer lies not just in experimentation at scale, but in building it on a foundation of trust, transparency, and long-term customer value.   Looking ahead, retail tech will be defined by the same mindset, where AI, personalization, and explainability work together to create systems that are not just intelligent but responsible and truly customer-first.   Here’s a snippet from our conversation with Vaishali. Explore more conversations from leaders shaping the future of retail tech here: http://bit.ly/4q3y0f1 Walmart Global Tech India, Prasanna Rao, Saima S. #FutureOfRetail #Converge2025Walmart #RetailTech

As organizations scale globally, the CHRO’s role is evolving from functional expert to enterprise architect - uniting people, purpose, and performance. Keira Torkko, Chief People Officer & Chief of Staff at Assent, takes that transformation further, wearing the rare dual hats that bridge strategy and execution. In this CHRO Masterclass, she joins Amita Goyal, Managing Partner at Zinnov, to unpack how leaders can embed culture, sustainability, and AI into the core of business growth. From navigating cultural nuance and geopolitical complexity to reimagining HR’s role in responsible AI, this conversation offers a playbook for future-ready leadership - where people strategy and enterprise strategy become one. A must-watch for CHROs and business leaders shaping organizations that scale with purpose and impact. 👉 To watch the full conversation, head to: https://lnkd.in/g_F4bhdp   Nitika Goel (She/Her) | Nachiket Mahajan | Evan Morgan | Diana Pastrana | Rahul Agarwal

By 2030, the most competitive tech services firms will decouple growth from headcount. Their leverage will come from AI, IP, and reusable platforms, not workforce scale alone.   The P&L itself will evolve, with fewer people, higher margins, and faster throughput.   🎥 Watch this snippet where Vimal MENON, Managing Partner, Zinnov, unpacks how this shift is reshaping the P&L of tech services at our bi-annual Private Equity and Tech Services forum at the Harvard Club of New York City. 📄 Download the whitepaper for the full view of the 2030 Tech Services Firm: https://lnkd.in/gnFk9RM6 Pari Natarajan, Sidhant Rastogi, Kingsley Samuel, Nikhil BAGDE, Nikhil Kulkarni, Vijaykumar HEGDE, Aparna Krishnamurthy #techservices #privateequity #zinnov