The Voiro Podcast

As the year end draws close, The Voiro Podcast dives deep into one of the most pressing conversations shaping every tech-forward business: AI readiness. Host Kavita Shenoy (CEO) sits down with Ankit Richariya (Head of Engineering) to explore how the media and ad-tech industries are navigating the shift from automation to agentic AI, and what it really takes to be “AI-ready.” From the evolution of...

In this episode of The Voiro Podcast , host Kavita Shenoy speaks with Oindrilla Chakraborty, Co-Head of Streaming Sales at Amagi, to explore how Connected TV (CTV) and Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) are reshaping the video ecosystem in India and APAC. Oindrilla draws on her experience across JioSaavn, TikTok, HT Media, and now Amagi, to break down how broadcasters and advertisers ca...

Reimagining Global Capability Centers for the Media Industry  Guest: Vinay Sarawagi, Founder of Media GCC Host: Kavita Shenoy (CEO, Voiro)   Why do media companies still hesitate to adopt the Global Capability Center (GCC) model, even when it’s clearly time? In this provocative episode of The Voiro Podcast, host Kavita Shenoy sits down with Vinay Sarawagi, Founder of Media GCC, to challenge long-s...

Season 7, Episode 5: In this episode of The Voiro Podcast , Kavita Shenoy (CEO, Voiro) speaks to Akshay Singh (Majid Al Futtaim) about the rapidly evolving world of retail media, especially in the UAE. They break down: Why retail media is not the same as e-commerce—and how it's becoming a major profit engine for retailers. The growing role of first-party data, clean rooms, and offsite monetis...

Season 7, Episode 4: In this compelling episode of the Voiro Podcast, Kavita Shenoy sits down with Dr. Nage Sethu, a seasoned voice in the ad tech and media monetisation world, to explore the seismic shifts redefining how audiences consume content and how broadcasters monetise it. From linear legacy to the rise of connected TV, from first-party data strategy to AI-assisted advertising workflows—th...

Season 7, Episode 3: What happens when you mix cricket, advertising, tech, and data? You get a powerhouse conversation on the business of media in India’s biggest content season—IPL. This episode is a whirlwind of insights as Kavita, Abash, and Deven: Break down Dream11’s creative genius in ad campaigns Unpack CTV’s rising dominance, pricing models & audience targeting Explore the emotional an...

Season 7, Episode 2: In this episode of the Voiro Podcast, host Kavita Shenoy (CEO, Voiro) sits down with Abash Sinha (Lead - Enterprise Sales at Voiro) to unveil the product journey behind Brand Center, a bold new self-serve direct sales platform for premium publishers. Brand Center is Voiro’s latest step in reshaping how publishers monetize inventory—opening up access to premium ad slots for SMB...

Season 7, Episode 1:  Welcome to Season 7 of the Voiro Podcast! In this episode, Kavita Shenoy is back in the hot seat for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of retail media, AI in advertising, and the power of data-driven brand monetisation. Our special guest, Vignesh (Lead - Ad Strategy, Ajio.com), shares insights on: ⚡️ Ajio’s monetisation evolution ⚡️ His thoughts on data-driven adverti...

Season 6, Episode 13: Join us for an insightful conversation with Asha Kulkarni, VP of Partnerships and Ecosystem at Zee, as she shares her extensive experience in India's broadcasting evolution. With over a decade of experience across major broadcasters, Asha offers unique perspectives on the future of content delivery, monetisation, and the role of technology in broadcasting. In this episod...

Season 6, Episode 12: In this inspiring episode of the Voiro Podcast, host Kavita Shenoy sits down with Kalyani Narayanan, Senior Director, Solutions Architecture at Moloco, for an authentic conversation about navigating the tech industry as a woman leader. Key Talking Points: Kalyani's 20-year journey from Bangalore to Los Angeles The evolution of women in tech across India and the US The im...

Season 6, Episode 11: In this episode of the Voiro Podcast, Kavita Shenoy (CEO) sits down with Deven Shah (Product Manager) and Ankit Richariya (Head of Engineering) to discuss Voiro Genie, the company's innovative AI-powered analytics tool for ad monetisation businesses. Key talking points: The evolution of Voiro Genie from initial concept to its current form Challenges in developing AI for...

Season 6, Episode 10: Host Kavita Shenoy engages in a deep conversation with Leslie D'Monte, the Executive Editor at Mint HT Media and a renowned technology and science writer. Leslie brings over three decades of experience covering a wide range of technological advancements, from AI to blockchain, and shares his perspectives on the future of artificial intelligence, particularly within the I...

Season 6, Episode 9: In this insightful episode of the Voiro Podcast, host Kavita Shenoy, CEO of Voiro, engages in a deep conversation with Piyush Kumar, the visionary founder and CEO of Rooter, India's largest gaming and live-streaming platform. As Rooter celebrates its eighth anniversary, Piyush shares the incredible journey of the platform, from its inception to becoming a major player in...

🚀 Season 6, Episode 8: Explore the world of Gen AI and its impact on business operations and growth, in this engaging episode of the Voiro podcast, as Kavita Shenoy and Arun Kumar, CEO and Co- Founder ShellKode talk about building Shellkode from the ground up, enabling businesses through Gen AI, empowering solopreneurs and talents from Tier 2 cities of India, and more.  ⚡️ Introduction to Arun K...

🚀 Season 6, Episode 7: In this engaging episode of the Voiro podcast, host Kavita Shenoy sits down with Vivek Shenoy, Founder of ProductonDemand, to explore the intricate world of ad tech, product management, and the evolving landscape of media and entertainment. Vivek shares his journey from business research to founding his own consultancy, offering invaluable insights into the challenges and o...

🚀 Season 6, Episode 6: In this episode, Kavita Shenoy (CEO, Voiro) hosts Shivani Srivastava (Head of PhonePe Ads) to explore the innovative ad strategies and the journey of building a robust ad monetisation business at PhonePe. They delve into the challenges, successes, and future prospects of the ad tech industry. Key Highlights: 1 - Journey at PhonePe: Insights into PhonePe’s evolution from 201...

🚀 Season 6, Episode 5: Welcome back to a brand new episode of the Voiro podcast with our hosts, Kavita Shenoy and Leena Ghosh. This episode delves into the disruptive strategies shaking up the social media, streaming, and retail industries, AI, and ad tech's rapid evolution. We talk about: ✅ Retail Media Networks: Walmart’s moves across the value chain, Swiggy’s SmartLinks, etc. ✅ Lane Cha...

🚀 Season 6, Episode 4: Join us in an insightful episode of Voiro Podcast as Kavita Shenoy, CEO of Voiro, sits down with Deepak Gupta, a seasoned Product Manager at Jio. Dive deep into the evolving world of ad tech as they explore: 👉 The current state and future of Connected TV (CTV) and its impact on content consumption across diverse demographics. 👉 Deepak’s personal anecdotes on media consump...

🚀 Season 6, Episode 3: Join us for a captivating episode as Kavita Shenoy (CEO, Voiro) and Soumya Gupta (Thecore and TheSignal) delve into the dynamic world of media, ad monetisation, and technological innovations. From the impact of AI on content creation to the surprising resurgence of radio and the intricacies of ad monetisation, this episode is packed with insightful discussions. Highlights i...

🚀 Season 6, Episode 2: Dive into the vibrant world of ad tech with our latest episode, featuring Kavita Shenoy, Abash Sinha, and Leena Ghosh. Recorded in the aftermath of the ad:tech India event, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights from the intersection of social media, entertainment, and advertising. Our hosts dissect the trends and strategies defining the digital landscape, sharing...

🚀 Season 6, Episode 1: Welcome to the electrifying first episode of Season 6, where the realm of digital landscapes is dissected and redefined! Join Kavita Shenoy and Anand Gopal as they kick off an exhilarating new season, exploring the uncharted territories of digital media and advertising. This season premiere is packed with insights and discussions that will leave you pondering and wanting mo...

[Season 5, Episode 13] In the latest and final episode of Season 5 of the Voiro Podcast, hosts Anand Gopal and Kavita Shenoy bring you a riveting discussion filled with insights and humour. As we wrap up this season, join us in exploring a diverse range of topics: Delving into humanity's second most important query: 'What’s for dinner?' Unpacking the latest buzz from CES 2024 – the...

[Voiro Podcast - Season 5 Episode 12] Join Anand Gopal and Anil Karat in the latest Voiro Podcast episode as they kick off the year by dissecting adtech and martech predictions. Here’s the rundown: 1️⃣ Content Radar: Anand and Anil spill the beans on what's capturing their content attention lately. 2️⃣ Google's Cookie Saga: Anand leads with predictions on Google's move to retire 3rd...

[Voiro Podcast - Season 5 Episode 11] Anand Gopal and Kavita Shenoy start the last episode of the year on a merry note and talk about the future of AI, content and climate change. In this special episode we talk about: 1 - All time favourite Christmas Movies. 2 - The impact of AI in the Content Value Chain 3 - Change in LLMs from deterministic to contextual 4 - Speed of AI development and the cost...

[Voiro Podcast - Season 5 Episode 10] Anand Gopal and Kavita Shenoy are back in the studio/conf room with a lot of excitement to bring you a whole host of things: 1 - They begin by talking about what they are watching on TV. 2 - They look back on 2023 for newsmakers from retail media, CTV, writer’s strike, consolidation in media and the impact of Generative AI. 3 - They look back on the Voiro Podc...