$8B Success Story to AI Pioneer | Founder, President & CEO of Jivox, Diaz Nesamoney

In this episode of The Jess Larsen Show on Innovation & Leadership, Jess sits down with serial entrepreneur Diaz Nesamoney to explore the evolution of data, AI, and the future of commerce.

Diaz shares his journey from growing up across multiple countries to co-founding Informatica—one of the early enterprise software giants that rode the wave of the internet boom—and the hard-earned lessons that came from building and scaling billion-dollar companies. He dives into the realities of entrepreneurship, from near financial collapse in the early days to the importance of persistence, customer feedback, and strategic pivots.

The conversation then shifts to Diaz’s latest venture, DaVinci Commerce, where he’s betting on the convergence of AI and first-party data to fundamentally reshape how consumers discover and buy products. He explains how conversational AI platforms are replacing traditional search, why personalized advertising is becoming dramatically more effective, and how brands can build a presence inside emerging AI ecosystems.

Along the way, Diaz offers practical insights on fundraising, product-market fit, partnerships, and timing the market—along with candid reflections on curiosity, adaptability, and what it really takes to build enduring companies.

This episode is a deep dive into the next era of commerce—and a masterclass in entrepreneurial thinking from someone who’s lived it multiple times.

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