In episode 17 of The DS Show, Daanish Soomar is joined by Subbu Kuchibhotla, former Global Managing Partner of Sales Strategy & Customer Success at Anaplan and a dynamic executive with deep roots in innovation, startups, and enterprise transformation.

Subbu shares his unique journey—from leading disruptive change at Fortune 50 companies to scaling early-stage startups to profitability across global markets. The conversation explores his time at Anaplan, the evolution of customer success, and how to think about growth in high-stakes enterprise environments. Subbu also offers powerful insights on mentorship, leadership, and the mindset required to build customer-centric organizations.

Whether you’re scaling a startup, working in sales or customer success, or building strategy in a tech-driven world, Subbu’s energy and wisdom offer a compelling roadmap for thriving at the intersection of innovation and impact.