Democratizing & Empathy – Sisirnath Sangireddy on Innovation and Cultural Transformation

How can innovation in a global industrial company become more
than a top-down initiative and instead a shared responsibility
across the organization?


In this English-language episode, Sisirnath Sangireddy, Global
Innovation Enabler at Epiroc, and recognized as the “Innovation
Leader of the Year in Sweden for 2024” by Swedish Innovation
Agencies, shares how innovation is being democratized within the
company. He talks about empathic leadership, practical
frameworks, and explains why innovation is not an add-on, but a
vital part of company culture.


Our guest on LinkedIn: Sisirnath Sangireddy
️ Our host on LinkedIn: Giordano Koch



Episode Chapters


Start & Introduction (00:00–00:02)
Host Giordano introduces Sisirnath Sangireddy and his unique
background and role at Epiroc.


What Innovation Means to Sisirnath
(00:02–00:05)
How he transitioned from design to innovation with the belief
that it's better to join the effort than complain from the
sidelines.


Democratizing Innovation at Epiroc
(00:05–00:13)
How Epiroc defines innovation: from machinery to business models,
culture, and organizational systems.


Methods & Mindset (00:13–00:22)
How innovation is practically supported in the company with
empathy, accessible language, and a structured framework.


People & Motivation (00:22–00:36)
Why innovation isn’t an extra task and how colleagues can be
activated through their interests and strengths.


Design Thinking & the Secret Sauce
(00:36–End)
The value of a designer’s perspective in innovation and why
Sisirnath’s personal "secret sauce" is enabling others without
expecting anything in return.