Building an AI Start Up : Rishi Wadhera

Tricia Broderick, co-author of Lead without Blame, is a highly respected leadership and organisational advisor with over twenty-five years of experience. She excels in igniting potential and helping individuals and teams thrive in an often chaotic world. Tricia prioritises building genuine partnerships and creating resilient learning environments to achieve impactful outcomes. Her authenticity and passion uniquely position her to inspire engagement and action. Known for her people-first approach, Tricia is a sought-after leader, advisor, trainer, facilitator, and motivational keynote speaker. In 2020, she founded Ignite Insight + Innovation to further her mission of “Igniting What’s Possible.” Connect with Tricia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-broderick/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Todd Cherches is the CEO and cofounder of BigBlueGumball, a NYC-based management consulting firm specialising in leadership development and executive coaching. He is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s “MG 100 Coaches”; a three-time award-winning Adjunct Professor of leadership at NYU; a Lecturer on leadership at Columbia University; a TEDx speaker; and the author of the ground breaking book, VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life (Post Hill Press/Simon & Schuster). Over the course of his career, Todd has coached and trained thousands of business professionals in a wide and varied range of industries, companies, and functions worldwide. Prior to founding BigBlueGumball, Todd was the head of the Liquidnet Leadership Institute (part of Liquidnet University) for the industry-leading fintech firm, Liquidnet. Connect with Todd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddcherches/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Nimi Bello is an award-winning Creative Director, Digital Agile Transformation Leader, and Strategic Partner with over a decade of experience driving innovation and growth in sales, technology, and Agile transformations worldwide. As the founder of Link Empower and an advisory board member, Nimi is committed to creating lasting social impact through forward-thinking, innovative solutions. Her career spans pivotal roles across diverse industries, including Fintech, Retail, Manufacturing, and Automotive, where she has spearheaded Agile transformations for globally recognized brands such as Deloitte, Capital One, Kimberly-Clark, Macy’s, and Cox Automotive. With a proven track record of guiding over 20 teams and empowering more than 100 individuals and businesses, Nimi excels in helping organizations adopt Agile methodologies, strengthen operational frameworks, and scale for long-term success. As a steering committee member for PMI Global, she shapes the future of Agile practices and contributes to industry-leading thought leadership. Nimi's unique blend of business acumen, creative vision, and passion for global impact has made her a sought-after consultant, speaker, and thought leader. Beyond her consulting work, she leverages her expertise to champion sustainable, innovative solutions across industries, including fashion and social impact. Through her multifaceted approach, Nimi empowers organizations and individuals to build, adapt, and thrive in today’s ever-changing landscape, inspiring them to achieve sustained success. Connect with Nimi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nimibello/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Jitender is a Partner and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Deloitte North and South Europe (NSE) and the Global Deputy CISO. He leads cybersecurity vision, strategy, and security programme across one of the world’s most dynamic business ecosystems, helping secure people against ever-evolving cyber threats. In this episode, he talks to Sharon about how you can futureproof leadership in your organisation. Connect with Jitender: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarora/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Sander Dur is an author, a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, a Professional Trainer  and Lead Product Consultant at Xebia, founder and podcast host at Mastering Agility, and a public speaker. He gained experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and Leadership Consultant in many top-tier organizations, including Nike, GrandVision Latin America, Sky Media, and ASML. As a recovered Project Management Officer, Sander found his new life energy in Scrum and business agility. This is evident from the classes he has taught internationally, the articles he has written on various related topics, and his podcast, Mastering Agility. Connect with Sander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanderdur/ See How Sander can Help You: https://www.scrum.org/sander-dur Learn how to master agile: www.masteringagility.org ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

On this episode, Sharon talks to Eleanor Winton. Eleanor is a foresight and innovation specialist whose career has spanned legal policy, money laundering investigations, innovation and future thinking. She designed, built and led KPMG’s Future Institute in the UK and has worked with the senior leadership teams of organisations spanning multiple sectors and industries from healthcare through to mining, logistics and financial services. Connect with Eleanor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorwinton/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

On this episode, Nisha Joshi talks to Sohrab Salimi. An entrepreneur by conviction, Sohrab has spent over 20 years helping leaders rethink how companies build products, empower teams, and adapt to a rapidly changing world. His mission: to turn agility into real business impact. As the founder and CEO of Scrum Academy and Agile Academy AG he works with organizations across the globe—from startups to Fortune 500s—guiding them through strategic change with clarity and courage. Sohrab combines deep agile expertise, boardroom-level experience, and the mindset of a coach. Through Agile Insights Conversations, his curated talks with global thought leaders, and his German translations of influential agile literature, he challenges conventional thinking and sparks new perspectives. Sohrab lives in Cologne, where he balances life as a father of three with his passions: sport, music, and the pursuit of lifelong learning. Connect with Sohrab: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohrabsalimi/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

On this episode Sharon Williams speaks with Phil Gadzinski. As a global leader in governance transformation, Phil helps organisations evolve how they work—so they can thrive in complexity, deliver with purpose, and adapt at speed. With deep expertise in organisational design, Agile ways of working, and enterprise transformation, he partners with leaders to shift mindsets, shape strategy, and scale meaningful change. Connect with Phil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipgadzinski/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Joe Swan, the founder of Syntessera, an AI start-up focussed on harnessing it for helping society. His first product Unpack is designed to bring coaching and mentoring to everyone, everywhere at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. With over 20 years in technology he's grown from being an engineer to a leader of large organisations. Joe combines technical expertise and strategic vision to drive impactful change in a culture of respect, healthy debate and laser focus. Today, he'll demonstrate Unpack's value to your daily workflow. Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeswan/ ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Rishi is using AI, dedicated to revolutionising Clinical, Medical and Healthcare Productivity, saving people massive amounts of time, eliminating the mundane, and making work a happier place to be! He has lived and breathed the roles of CEO, Chief Product Officer, Transformation Lead, Product Manager, Solutions Architect and Developer, navigating the complexities of high-profile firms. Connect with Rishi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishiwadhera ************ Follow Nisha Joshi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon Williams here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/