Today we're talking to Hitesh Seth, Chief Architect for Financial Services & Insurance at Salesforce, and what struck me most is how he radiates genuine enthusiasm for what he does. After 25+ years in tech, he has so much fire and passion - and in this conversation, he shares how he keeps it going.

Hitesh's story offers a completely different way to think about career growth and finding work that energizes rather than depletes you.

You'll hear about:

• The mindset shift that changed everything: How he discovered that teaching others was actually the most selfish thing he could do 
• Why he never feels bored at work: His approach to creating excitement and challenge within any role
• The power of following your curiosity: How staying genuinely interested in learning has been his career compass
• How to know when it's time to move on: His rule about leaving when you want to accelerate your learning in new areas
• Why passion beats planning: How his most meaningful career moves came from following what energized him, not following a prescribed path
• The "bug" you need to cultivate: That relentless drive to solve problems that keeps you up at night (in the best way)
• Building expertise while staying fresh: How to become deeply skilled without getting stuck in one narrow area

The thread that weaves throughout this conversation

Hitesh's infectious passion for learning and problem-solving. You'll hear someone who has figured out how to stay genuinely excited about work by constantly growing, teaching others, and focusing on solving real problems that matter.

About Hitesh

Hitesh Seth is Chief Architect for Financial Services & Insurance at Salesforce, where he works with key customers globally on Data & AI/GenAI solutions. Hitesh also works closely with Salesforce Ventures teams for investing, acquisition and integration of startups/Fintechs. His career spans leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, American Express, and IQVIA.

He graduated from IIT Kanpur, is a patent holder, published author, and passionate mentor. From his early days discovering a computer in a small shop in India to leading cutting-edge technology architecture today, Hitesh exemplifies how curiosity and passion can lead to a fulfilling and thriving career.

What this means for you

If you're feeling stuck, Hitesh's story shows that it's possible to build a career where you wake up excited about the challenges ahead. The key isn't finding the perfect job - it's cultivating the right mindset about learning, growth, and contribution.

What resonated most with you from this conversation?

Did his perspective on teaching as learning spark something for you? What resonated most with you? I'd love to hear - DM me on IG www.instagram.com/careerintechnicolor 

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Xo, Baiba

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