In this episode, we sit down with Sanjeev Jha, a visionary leader in digital transformation and enterprise AI, whose career spans global giants like Amazon, Salesforce, McKinsey, Motorola, and Genentech. Sanjeev brings a unique perspective on how AI can reshape marketing, operations, and customer experience at scale.
He shares powerful stories and insights, including:
⬛ His journey from brand management at Marico and PepsiCo to leading global AI-driven strategies at Amazon and Salesforce
⬛ How he built and scaled Amazon Kindle India, driving massive growth through data-driven decisions and innovation
⬛ The core principles of leading enterprise-wide transformations, from defining problems to aligning teams and stakeholders
⬛ Real-world examples of AI in healthcare, including secure patient data flows, compliance, and improving patient journeys
⬛ Why data ownership, operating models, and human-in-the-loop systems are crucial for scaling AI safely
⬛ The difference between everyday AI vs. true enterprise AI — and how to design role-specific, outcome-driven AI agents
⬛ The biggest barriers that prevent AI pilots from scaling into production and how leaders can overcome them
⬛ His vision for a future where AI reshapes the customer journey, compresses approval cycles, and delivers measurable business outcomes
Sanjeev’s journey spans consumer goods, consulting, technology, and healthcare, giving him a uniquely well-rounded view of how businesses grow and adapt. He has launched new ventures inside global companies, built teams that bridge strategy and execution, and navigated complex challenges across both fast-moving and highly regulated industries.
Having worked at various Fortune 500 companies, Sanjeev combines the rigor of consulting with the creativity of entrepreneurship. His work reflects a deep focus on driving measurable outcomes, whether it’s scaling digital businesses, modernizing customer engagement, or transforming operations for the next era of growth.
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About Dr. Manish Arora
Dr. Arora is the co-founder of LearnDesk and Insaito, where he leads marketing and sales. He has helped grow LearnDesk into a global platform supporting over 25,000 businesses. Currently, he is developing Automatan, an AI platform for automating business workflows. With 80+ patents and years of industry experience, Dr. Arora brings deep technical expertise and practical insights to every conversation.
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In the video:
00:00 – Coming Up...
01:18 – Intro: Transformative Power of Enterprise AI
02:24 – Guest Introduction: Sanjeev Jha’s Career Journey
04:30 – From Consulting to Leadership Roles (McKinsey, Motorola, PepsiCo)
05:22 – Amazon & Salesforce: Building Business Value Teams
07:20 – Learning Consultative Selling at Salesforce
10:08 – Business vs. Personal Outcomes in Enterprise Sales
12:05 – Story: Closing a Difficult Salesforce Deal
17:18 – From Data to AI: Scaling Technology in the Enterprise
20:11 – Amazon’s Problem-Solving Culture & Scaling Decisions
23:36 – Building Kindle India: Data-Driven Market Launch
25:48 – Breaking Amazon’s Tenets: Launching Bestsellers Only
27:21 – Entrepreneurial Risk-Taking Inside Amazon【5†Full Podcast v4_transcript.txt】
32:43 – AI in Healthcare: Solving Compliance & Security with AI at Genentech
36:25 – Non-Negotiables for Enterprise AI: Data & Security
47:15 – Scaling AI Solutions Across Therapeutic Areas
58:17 – Why AI Pilots Fail to Scale
01:07:15 – How to Get Started with AI Today
01:08:52 – Closing Thoughts & Farewell
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