WTF is with Nikhil Kamath

I sat down with His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, the UAE’s youngest minister and the world’s first AI Minister, to unpack how modern governments think about the future and the role younger leaders play in shaping it. A last-minute conversation in Dubai that opened up a thoughtful discussion on youth in politics, leadership, and how AI is beginning to influence the way nations are governed. Big thanks to @IndiaGlobalForum for creating the space for conversations like this, and Manoj Ladwa, a dear friend and a rare connector between India and the rest of the world. People like him, through IGF are helping frame the ideas that will define this decade, and bring them to life 00:00 – Introduction 01:24 – Why AI Changes the Power Balance Between Countries 05:05 – Jobs, Intelligence, & What AI Takes Away From Humans 13:20 – Why This Conversation Happened at IGF 15:42 – Making of a Minister 22:18 – Why does anything matter? 24:42 – Machiavelli 30:23 – Fear or love? How are Leaders Remembered? 33:26 – UAE's Legacy & It's Perpetual Importance 38:04 – How UAE goes about it's diasporic Governance 48:13 – Taxes, Value Exchange, and What Citizens Expect 55:09 – Education, Work, and the Path to Government 1:12:19 – The Phone Call That Made Him AI Minister at 27 1:14:22 – Corruption, Incentives, and Power Structures 1:24:46 – AI & Governance 1:27:55 – Global Neutrality, Building Bridges & Restraint 1:37:49 – Blockchain, Discourse, and Closing Reflections #NikhilKamath Entrepreneur & Investor Host of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' Podcast https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_apphttps://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ #omarsultanalolama : Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications at Government of the UAE https://x.com/OmarSAlolamahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-sultan-alolama-305b8366/?originalSubdomain=ae Watch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4nsm4ezn Watch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/yme92c59 Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th #WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

Came for a conversation, Left with a shift in perspective. A solid case to prove that age isn’t the barrier we think it is. A big thank you to @IndiaGlobalForum for hosting this dialogue. And to Manoj Ladwa, for being the bridge that makes conversations like this happen. #NikhilKamath Entrepreneur & Investor Host of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' Podcast https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_apphttps://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ #omarsultanalolama : Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications at Government of the UAE https://x.com/OmarSAlolama](https://x.com/OmarSAlolama)https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-sultan-alolama-305b8366/?originalSubdomain=ae](https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-sultan-alolama-305b8366/?originalSubdomain=ae) https://tinyurl.com/4nsm4eznhttps://tinyurl.com/yme92c59https://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th #WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

Three founders leading India’s skincare wave – Bhakti Modi (Tira), Shantanu Deshpande (Bombay Shaving Company), and Diipa Khosla (Inde Wild) join me to share the highs and lows of building beauty and skincare brands and the trends shaping this booming industry. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:39 - Bhakti’s journey & love story 05:14 - Diipa’s road to Inde Wild 10:34 - Persona’s role in brand building 15:07 - How Shantanu started 20:48 - Valuations & industry secrets 27:30 - Decoding the salon industry 34:58 - How Inde Wild made Champi cool again 38:01 - Market size & shifting narratives 45:14 - Marketing quality & building a community 52:41 - Why fragrance is exploding 1:00:42 - Community’s role in branding 1:08:04 - Cracking the BPC industry 1:22:26 - Omnichannel: A must-have? 1:27:15 - Tariffs, growth & social selling 1:31:00 - Can Indian brands go global? 1:34:51 - Cracking influencer marketing 1:42:15 - Sampling, distribution & minis 1:48:07 - Sustainability: Do founders still care? 1:52:54 - What’s the next wave? 2:04:39 - How the world perceives India 2:09:48 - Tech’s role in customising 2:16:10 - Nikhil’s & Diipa’s tattoos 2:18:14 - Why founders need grit 2:19:47 - Bhakti & Tira’s origin story 2:34:10 - Inside Tira: From concept to customer 2:38:34 - Do celebrity brands work? 2:44:51 - Why Diipa started Inde Wild 2:48:25 - Mass, premium, prestige: Which segment is winning? 3:05:45 - Quick commerce & Tier 2 markets 3:11:11 - Ayurveda: Still a novelty? 3:14:43 - The making of Bombay Shaving Company 3:21:39 - From idea to product: Manufacturing & patents 3:30:14 - Advice to aspiring skincare founders #NikhilKamath - Investor & Entrepreneur Twitter: [https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio] (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?even...) Bhakti Modi - CEO, Tira Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhaktim679/... LinkedIn: / bhakti-modi-98a32293 Diipa Khosla - Founder, Inde Wild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diipakhosla... LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/diipa-khos.... Website: https://india.indewild.com/?utm_campa... Shantanu Deshpande - Founder, Bombay Shaving Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shantanudes... LinkedIn: / shantanudeshpandebsc

Bhakti Modi (Tira), Shantanu Deshpande (Bombay Shaving Company), and Diipa Khosla (Inde Wild) joined forces to answer one question: What should 25-year-old Dilip build next? Bhakti Modi CEO, Tira Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhaktim679/... LinkedIn: / bhakti-modi-98a32293 Diipa Khosla Founder, Inde Wild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diipakhosla... LinkedIn : https://in.linkedin.com/in/diipa-khos.... Shantanu Deshpande Founder, Bombay Shaving Company Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/shantanudes... LinkedIn : / shantanudeshpandebsc

In this unfiltered conversation, we discuss bad bets, overhyped markets, and where VCs should actually put their money. I sat down with Deedy Das (Principal, Menlo Ventures), Nikunj Kothari (Partner, FPV Ventures), and Niko Bonatsos (Early-Stage Venture Capitalist) to get their hot takes on industries. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Deedy’s journey & the Anthropic story 05:10 - Nikunj’s background 11:32 - Niko’s story 13:31 - Sectors to avoid as an investor 23:17 - Today’s hottest sectors 27:31 - Emerging AI trends 38:37 - Declining birth rates + AI’s role 48:19 - Abundance & capitalism 53:19 - Raising kids in an Instagram world 55:39 - No tech: the next big business? 1:00:55 - The future of dating apps 1:06:52 - Key predictions for the next frontier 1:10:14 - Will urbanisation continue? 1:13:51 - Longevity & wellness industry 1:16:01 - Which sector will boom by 2035? 1:25:59 - Rethinking senior living 1:32:52 - Content vs. product: what builds a brand? 1:43:50 - Individual vs. legacy brands 1:47:30 - EVs & mobility: the road ahead 1:58:03 - Opportunities in beauty & luxury 2:02:17 - Where live events are headed 2:06:14 - Climate tech & its impact 2:11:49 - Data centers: the best bet? 2:15:13 - Vices as an industry 2:24:18 - Wrapping it all together 2:29:02 - Legal AI: opportunities & challenges 2:32:29 - India in the global AI race #NikhilKamath - Investor & Entrepreneur Twitter: [https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm9WZVh3cHVTX3JEeGptVjlOZ1R3cW5rVkZJUXxBQ3Jtc0tuekFjWnRXME9XUUVLcDNCTk9YcHd5OU1MV1NMamE0cWE1T25meGJ4VWRMa21OY3VYLWM2T05iOUJtYTNWbWRSLW5YUXNzTTRHUUpjOGdZSGJzNEYxMkt2Y2hmWVNUeU51Nk5MRFVieVNtSTJwMkFXZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fnikhilkamathcio&v=wHQiewz8k9g) LinkedIN: [](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGNsNjlxS2NyU3VxOUNIQU1VUmczaWNobmtJd3xBQ3Jtc0tsVmczaDdwdkpMZWlNaVdISk1mQUFfbmhZNVB2al9OU1hwbF9rYTFoMFJGN2FKRnFreXFEaXZhRGttd2xLRHBpQVhIS19XaW5wQTZ3UjB6bm5vazVmdUkwSEdsU0MxS1lXYmJvVnhlekVRczc0RmdTRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fnikhilkamathcio&v=wHQiewz8k9g)https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ #DeedyDas - Principal, Menlo Ventures Twitter: https://x.com/deedydas LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debarghyadas/ #NikunjKothari - Partner, FPV Ventures Twitter: https://x.com/nikunj LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikunjk/ #NikoBonatsos - Early-Stage Venture Capitalist Twitter: https://x.com/bonatsos LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonatsos/

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As someone from Bangalore, I’ve been a bit bothered by how much flak we get, especially about traffic. So I set out to see if the criticism is fair, and what’s actually being done about it.In this episode, I spend the day with two of Bengaluru’s top police officers — B. Dayananda, IPS (Commissioner of Police) and M.N. Anucheth, IPS (Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic) — to understand what’s really happening in the city.We get to know how the police are using AI and other technology to manage traffic more effectively, and what’s the future of urban transport. But this episode isn’t just about traffic. We delve into the reality of being a police officer, how they’re portrayed in movies, and the push-pull between politics and policing. We also discuss the rise in cybercrime and how you can protect yourself online.If you’ve ever complained about traffic, considered joining the force, or just want a closer look at how the system works, this episode is for you.Timestamps:⁠00:00⁠ - Intro & visit to the Office of the Commissioner of Police⁠2:31⁠ - Tracking calls at the Integrated Command & Control Centre⁠5:57⁠ - What police medals & uniforms represent⁠07:07⁠ - Police hierarchy & recruitment exams⁠12:36⁠ - Why is Bengaluru criticised & what’s the future of transport?⁠15:40⁠ - Are traffic fines a deterrent or government revenue?⁠17:41⁠ - How does Bengaluru use AI & data to improve traffic flow?⁠23:13⁠ - How cameras catch traffic violations⁠26:41⁠ - Combating bribery⁠29:35⁠ - Exploring the traffic police museum⁠31:26⁠ - The push-pull between politicians & police⁠33:00⁠ - B. Dayananda’s journey to policing⁠35:28⁠ - Should VIPs be above traffic rules?⁠38:47⁠ - Challenges & rewards of becoming a policeman⁠43:45⁠ - How MN Anucheth decided to enter the force⁠45:41⁠ - The sacrifices of policing & balancing family⁠48:32⁠ - How policemen cope with retirement⁠51:23⁠ - Kannadiga representation in government⁠53:48⁠ - Can policemen transition to politics?⁠55:39⁠ - Skills & talents of a good policeman⁠57:19⁠ - So low budgets force police to accept bribes?⁠58:31⁠ - Is there a solution to Bengaluru’s traffic problem?⁠1:02:22⁠ - What needs to change in India?⁠1:06:57⁠ - Nikhil's focus on building an Indian-first brand ecosystem⁠1:07:56⁠ - How accurately do movies depict police realities?⁠1:10:40⁠ - B. Dayananda’s love for bike rides: redefining the policeman’s image⁠1:14:05⁠ - Bangalore police’s growing social media presence⁠1:15:00⁠ - Advice for youth considering a career in policing⁠1:17:16⁠ - The rise of cybercrimes⁠1:21:35⁠ - Final thoughts: A message to aspiring policemen⁠#NikhilKamath⁠ - Investor & EntrepreneurTwitter: ⁠https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio⁠LinkedIN: ⁠ / nikhilkamathcio ⁠ Instagram: ⁠ / nikhilkamathcio ⁠ Facebook: ⁠ / nikhilkamathcio ⁠ Bengaluru City PoliceTwitter: ⁠https://x.com/BlrCityPolice⁠ Facebook: ⁠ / blrcitypolice ⁠ Instagram: ⁠ / blrcitypolice ⁠ YouTube: ⁠ / @bengalurucitypolice3253 ⁠LinkedIN: ⁠ / blrcitypolice ⁠Bengaluru Traffic PoliceTwitter: ⁠https://x.com/blrcitytraffic⁠ Facebook: ⁠ / bangaloretrafficpolice ⁠Instagram: ⁠ / bengalurutrafficpolice ⁠YouTube: ⁠ / @bengalurutrafficpolice ⁠LinkedIN: ⁠ / bengalurutrafficpolice ⁠⁠#wtfiswithnikhilkamath

This episode is a playbook for any curious 20-something in India dreaming of building the next big consumer electronics brand. Whether it’s smartphones, earbuds, AI-powered glasses or health wearables, we dig into what it really takes to break into, and survive, this highly competitive space. I sat down with three brilliant minds in the game who’ve actually done it: Carl Pei (Co-Founder, Nothing), Rahul Sharma (Co-Founder, Micromax), and Amit Khatri (Co-Founder, Noise). We tried to decode the what, how, and WTF of this industry—from regulations and the fairness of trade tariffs, to startup realities and what disruption might look like next. You might just spot the next big idea as they share some untapped opportunities waiting to be built in this sector. Resource Document: https://iridescent-party-a15.notion.site/Consumer-Electronics-Resource-Document-1e1aef3ec3e980f29b86dd9bae34410d Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - How Apple sparked Carl’s love for tech 05:05 - The reason for Y Combinator’s success 07:28 - Carl’s ‘lazy genius’ approach towards his career 15:05 - How Nothing differentiated itself 16:36 - US tariff’s impact on China, India & the industry (Note: Since this episode was recorded before recent changes to global trade & tariff policies, some views may not reflect current regulations.) 22:10 - Carl’s philosophical views on life 24:23 - Rahul’s journey & the roots of his entrepreneurial spirit 29:30 - Micromax’s early days: From payphones to GSM innovation 38:23 - How traveling to villages led to Micromax’s success 50:47 - Competing with China & Micomax’s manufacturing pivot 1:00:00 - Apple’s vertical integration strategy: Lessons for companies & governments 1:05:00 - Learnings from Rahul’s risk-taking & resilience 1:09:00 - Amit’s journey from education to building Noise 1:23:34 - Roadmap for 20-somethings entering the electronics industry 01:41:47 - Identifying gaps in the commodity market 1:48:02 - Disruption in smartphones through design and AI opportunities 1:57:40 - Today’s youth vs. yesterday’s corporations 2:01:13 - Building India’s supply chain & unlocking its market opportunity 2:07:21 - An electronics launchpad for young entrepreneurs 2:16:45 - India’s semiconductor push & restarting efforts 2:22:26 - Future of TV: One UI for all streaming apps? 2:25:41 - Can India build a global ecosystem in electronics? 2:35:58 - Health wearables & EdTech opportunities 2:42:44 - Advice for 20-somethings who want to break into this industry #NikhilKamath - Investor & Entrepreneur Twitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ #CarlPei - CEO & Co-Founder, Nothing Twitter: https://x.com/getpeid LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/getpeid/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getpeid/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getpeid/ #RahulSharma - Co-Founder, Micromax Twitter: https://x.com/rahulsharma LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-sharma-83038634a/ #AmitKhatri - Co-Founder, Noise Twitter: https://x.com/iamamitkhatri LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamamitkhatri/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsamitkhatri/

India has long been a tea-drinking nation, but in recent years, a new wave of craft beverage brands has started reshaping the way the country drinks. Specialty coffee, kombucha, and premium mixers are carving out space in an industry dominated by mass-produced options. While the demand for high-quality, homegrown beverages is growing, breaking into this space isn’t as easy as it looks. Import duties drive up costs, fragmented supply chains make scaling difficult, and price-sensitive consumers often hesitate to pay a premium. Unlike mass-market beverages, where marketing muscle can drive sales, craft brands have to build awareness, educate consumers, and create demand from scratch. In episode #22 of “WTF Is” Podcast, Nikhil Kamath sits down with some of the biggest names in India’s craft beverage industry—Rahul Reddy (Subko), Matt Chitharanjan (Blue Tokai), Aneesh Bhasin (Svami), and Adithya Kidambi (Mossant). They share their journey of navigating regulations, shifting consumer habits, and competing with legacy brands to bring high-quality, locally made beverages to the mainstream. Resource doc: https://www.notion.so/Resource-Craft-Beverages-19d26a5adf3180b68f1adbbbd2eea2f5#NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and GruhasTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcioInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio#MattChitharanjan Co-founder of Blue Tokai LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/mchitharanjan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_chit #AdithyaKidambi Co-founder of Mossant Fermentary LinkedIN - https://in.linkedin.com/in/adithya-kidambi-8866b1269 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kidambiadithya/ #AneeshBhasin Co-founder of Svami Twitter: https://x.com/aneeshb LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneesh-bhasin-252b661/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aneeshb/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gentlemenlisten/ #RahulReddy Co-founder of Subko Coffee Twitter - https://x.com/rahulreddysc LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulgreddy/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raah_hool Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rahul.gurram.reddy/ Time stamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:48 - Matt’s Intro | Childhood & Family 00:05:13 - Starting Blue Tokai & Career Journey 00:07:29 - Adithya’s Intro 00:14:13 - Building Mossant 00:17:54 - Challenges in the Industry 00:20:05 - How big is Blue Tokai?00:21:39 - Aneesh’s Intro 00:25:36 - Starting Career Path leading to Beverage Industry 00:27:38 - Rahul’s Intro00:39:26 - Building Subko 00:42:40 - How are Subko & Blue Tokai different?00:47:54 - Hacks for a 25 year old to Compete with Subko & Blue Tokai00:50:30 - Cafe Offerings of both Coffee & Food00:58:09 - Waves of Coffee - Shift to Coffee01:04:27 - How Big is the Craft Industry in India01:10:21 - How to Influence the Crowd at a Coffee Shop 01:12:31 - Difference between Good & Bad Coffees 01:18:13 - Difference in Coffee Culture of India and USA 01:24:11 - Opportunities in Tier-2 Cities01:28:59 - Recent Consumption Trends01:33:21 - What’s Kombucha?01:41:28 - Difference of Flavour Palette in India and Abroad01:44:01 - Consumption Patterns in India 01:49:24 - Awareness of Kombucha as a Product01:58:21 - Craft Beverage Taxation Policies02:05:47 - Mossant’s Journey 02:09:27 - East Asian Beverage Markets02:10:12 - Building a Global Indian Beverage Brand 02:19:12 - How to Compete as a New F&B Brand 02:21:57 - Svami’s Journey 02:30:20 - Differentiating as a Tonic & Non-Alcoholic Brand 02:31:59 - Is Quick Commerce Sustainable in India? 02:41:12 - Svami, Mossant vs Schweppes 02:47:32 - Effects of Coffee as a Commodity02:49:13 - Steps to Starting a Cafe 02:58:07 - Learning from Abroad Beverage Markets 03:01:12 - Favourite Coffee Shops, Kombucha Brands, Non-Alcoholic Beverages 03:14:59 - Beverage Industry as an Investor #WTFiswithnikhilkamath

India’s craft beverage industry is on the rise, with brands redefining the way the country drinks. Specialty coffee, kombucha, and premium mixers are no longer just niche products—they’re part of a larger shift toward quality and innovation. As global trends in artisanal drinks take hold, Indian consumers are becoming more curious and willing to experiment. But building a brand in this space comes with unique challenges. In this episode, Nikhil Kamath sits down with Rahul Reddy (Subko), Matt Chitharanjan (Blue Tokai), Aneesh Bhasin (Svami), and Adithya Kidambi (Mossant) to explore the challenges and opportunities in India’s evolving beverage space.From sourcing the best beans to disrupting the beverage industry, they break down the art of brand-building, competition in this industry, and what lies next for craft beverages in India. #NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and GruhasTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcioInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio#MattChitharanjan Co-founder of Blue Tokai LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/mchitharanjan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_chit #AdithyaKidambi Co-founder of Mossant Fermentary LinkedIN - https://in.linkedin.com/in/adithya-kidambi-8866b1269 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kidambiadithya/ #AneeshBhasin Co-founder of Svami Twitter: https://x.com/aneeshb LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneesh-bhasin-252b661/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aneeshb/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gentlemenlisten/ #RahulReddy Co-founder of Subko Coffee Twitter - https://x.com/rahulreddysc LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulgreddy/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raah_hool Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rahul.gurram.reddy/

In this conversation, we seem to be headed towards more questions than answers.. but perhaps questions that need to be asked. Most importantly... Where is Health headed? In this episode of WTF is Podcast, we have Nithin, Prashanth, Jitendra, Seema and Bryan uncover many such questions/concerns, trying to determine what is next in this space of Heath & Longevity. As AI progresses, I wonder if tomorrow, an algorithm is built to tell us how to live our life the best... would we accept that integration? How far are we willing to go to live longer or perhaps "forever"? #NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha and Gruhas Host of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' Podcast Twitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ #NithinKamath - Founder, CEO Zerodha, RainmatterInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nithinkamath/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nithin.kamath/Twitter - https://x.com/Nithin0dhaLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nithin-kamath #BryanJohnson - Founder & CEO of BlueprintInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/bryanjohnson_/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089952947799Twitter - https://x.com/bryan_johnsonLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanrjohnson/ #PrashanthPrakash - Founding Partner of Accel India, Founder BioPeak & Longevity India Twitter - https://x.com/prashanthpLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakashprashanth #JitendraChouksey - Founder, FITTR Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fittrwithjc/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jitendra.chouksey.7/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jitendrachouksey/ Special Appearance - #SeemaKamath, Director at Zerodha 00:00 - Introduction 00:56 - Air Quality & Blue Zones 5:39 - Bryan’s Lifestyle 09:20 - Roundtable Introductions 12:14 - Future of Medical Innovations 16:25 - Understanding Bio Transformations, Enzymatic Reactions 19:03 - Bryan’s Early Days 27:20 - Bryan’s journey into understanding Longevity 32:18 - Understanding Health Supplements 43:10 - Thought experiment 1: the algorithm 46:13 - Thought experiment 2: the 25th century 54:30 - Thought experiment 3: enabling an intelligence 1:03:00 - WTF is ‘Don’t Die’? 1:20:28 - Testing & Supplementation 1:26:50 - Business Opps in Testing & Supplementation 1:35:17 - 10 years from now, what’s Bryan's goal? 1:38:37 - Food Break! 1:39:35 - Air Quality Index (AQI) - Massive Opportunities 1:46:05 - Lifestyle Management Opps | Fittr 1:50:00 - Consumer Diagnostics Opps | BioPeak 1:59:16 - Building India Focused Datasets 2:13:33 - Influencers in the Longevity space 2:20:53 - Cancer Recurrence Detection 2:34:12 - Health Gadgets 2:39:40 - Longevity Supplements Opps & Growth Hormones 3:06:55 - Regenerative Medicine 3:10:30 - Where’s the next big opportunity? 3:15:13 - Bonus Round: Women’s Reproductive Health 3:21:28 - If men live forever and women can't give birth beyond 35 - Where's the future? #WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF

How far are we all willing to go for Good Health & Longevity? Is technology & AGI closer to figuring it all out? Can an algorithm tell us how to live our best life? Stay Tuned! #NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha and Gruhas Host of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' Podcast Twitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ #NithinKamath - Founder, CEO Zerodha, Rainmatter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nithinkamath/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nithin.kamath/ Twitter - https://x.com/Nithin0dha Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nithin-kamath #BryanJohnson - Founder & CEO of BlueprintInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/bryanjohnson_/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089952947799Twitter - https://x.com/bryan_johnsonLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanrjohnson/#PrashanthPrakash - Founding Partner of Accel India, Founder BioPeak & Longevity India Twitter - https://x.com/prashanthp Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakashprashanth#JitendraChouksey - Founder, FITTR Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fittrwithjc/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jitendra.chouksey.7/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jitendrachouksey/ Special Appearance - #SeemaKamath, Director at Zerodha #wtfiswithnikhilkamath #PeoplebyWTF

There seems to be a preconceived bias about the real estate ecosystem in India. With this episode, we aim to dive into the nuances that explain the complexities of the business. And who better to explain it than Irfan Razack from Prestige Group, Nirupa Shankar from Brigade Group, and Karan Virwani from WeWork & Embassy. We deep dive into family businesses, passion versus wealth, new-age real estate, and much more. For those who know me, I’m not the biggest fan of real estate (as an asset class), but I may also not know enough. This episode will give you insight into what really happens in the world’s biggest asset class. #NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and Gruhas Twitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ #IrfanRazack Chairman & MD of Prestige Group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irfanfalcon/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-razack-844a78114/? #NirupaShankar Executive Director at Brigade Group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nirupa.shankar/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirupa-shankar-1309371/? #KaranVirwani CEO of WeWork India Twitter: https://x.com/karan_virwani10 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karanvirwani/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karanvirwani/? Timestamps - 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:02 Irfan Razack's Intro 00:03:38 Why did Irfan start a real estate company 00:06:15 What defines the Value of Land : FSI, Laws and more 00:09:35 What is Joint Development 00:11:10 Guidance for Growth in Real Estate 00:17:09 Managing a Family Business 00:22:58 What's the Minority Rule 00:25:01 Is passion overrated ? 00:34:25 Building Wework 00:38:31 What's happening in Indian Real Estate 00:47:39 Is Real Estate Pricey now? 00:53:26 How to get into Real Estate Now 00:57:57 Careers in Real Estate 00:58:38 Step by Step guide to start a Career in Real Estate 01:04:31 How to get the highest return on real estate 01:07:40 LiteStore and their unique concept 01:09:01 Affordable or Luxury Housing 01:12:12 Renting,Buying,Flipping Houses 01:16:31 Land Prices Then vs Now 01:21:51 What is a REIT ? 01:25:12 Benefits if REITs 01:27:39 India's 4 Listed REITs 01:31:19 What's Strata 01:33:12 Commercial Real Estate Experience 01:35:54 Selling an Experience 01:40:20 World Trade Center | The Office Experience 01:43:26 Real Estate is a Regional Game | Cluster Cities 01:46:30 What is Redevelopment? 01:50:49 Two Real Estate rules that can be changed in Karnataka 01:53:02 Innovation in Real Estate 01:58:49 Real Estate Perspectives | Working with Adam Neuman 02:03:58 Nirupa and her Sister 02:05:04 Gender roles in Real Estate | Balancing Personal Life 02:07:29 Nirupa and Sports 02:10:52 Nirupa's Dreams and Ambitions 02:14:04 Essentials of a Mall: Financials, Creativity & more 02:22:54 What made Brigade Group build a Mall 02:24:30 Food Break 02:24:59 Nirupa Shankar's Intro 02:32:04 Karan Virwani's Intro 02:37:06 Karan: We Work & Embassy in India 02:44:03 How to start a Co Working Space 02:48:09 What's the ROI on Commercial Properties 02:49:44 How Important is Building Relationships in Real Estate? 02:52:05 Is Building Relationships with Politicians Important? 02:52:34 Will Real Estate Be a Monopoly in the Future? 02:54:59 Future of the Commercial Real Estate Culture 02:59:48 Pre Fabricated Real Estate | Black Money in Real Estate 03:02:28 Opportunity in Senior Living 03:04:07 Jobs Opportunities in Real Estate 03:07:23 AI in Real Estate 03:10:16 Services that Real Estate Companies Outsource 03:11:19 Outro 03:11:37 What Kind of Marketing helps in Selling Real Estate 03:13:46 What are GCC's #nikhilkamath #WTFiswithNikhilKamath

Diving deep with India's real estate titans who collectively shape over 100 million sq. ft. of prime property. I probe Irfan, Nirupa, and Karan on navigating a $200 billion industry through economic shifts and tech disruptions. From innovative funding strategies to sustainability challenges, uncover the blueprints behind their empires in this candid discussion.

Psychology believes that you start telling yourself you’re passionate at something when you realise you’re better at that something - same logic for talent? How important is it to be talented but also be “relevant” in the industries that seem cool to be in? In this episode of ‘WTF is’ Podcast, we have Kriti Sanon, KL Rahul, & Badshah - who chose career paths which are quite offbeat. Is it sheer talent..? Is it discipline to achieve excellence despite the element of talent? or is it merely good luck? - being at the right place at the right time? ⁠#NikhilKamath⁠ Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and Gruhas Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/⁠ Instagram: ⁠ / nikhilkamathcio ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkam...⁠ Facebook: ⁠ / nikhilkamathcio ⁠ ⁠#KritiSanon⁠ Acclaimed actress, model, entrepreneur, and producer Instagram: ⁠ / kritisanon ⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/kritisanon⁠ Facebook: ⁠ / officialks10 ⁠ ⁠#KLRahul⁠ Star cricketer, brand ambassador, and entrepreneur Instagram: ⁠ / klrahul ⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/klrahul⁠ YouTube: ⁠ / @klyoutube ⁠ Facebook: ⁠ / klrahul ⁠ ⁠#Badshah⁠ Rapper, singer-songwriter, music producer, and entrepreneur Instagram: ⁠ / badboyshah ⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/Its_Badshah⁠ Facebook: ⁠ / officialbadshah ⁠ Timestamps - ⁠00:00⁠ Introduction ⁠05:25⁠ Kriti’s introduction ⁠08:55⁠ Kriti on perfectionism and validation ⁠14:28⁠ Kriti’s attachment style ⁠17:58⁠ Kriti on being an outsider ⁠27:45⁠ Kriti in 10 years from today ⁠49:20⁠ X factor ⁠57:05⁠ KL Rahul introduction ⁠59:31⁠ Playing multiple sports = Better Athlete? ⁠01:01:25⁠ KL’s love of cricket as a kid ⁠01:03:18⁠ How imp is talent to become a better cricketer? ⁠01:10:15⁠ Importance of data analysis ⁠01:13:22⁠ KL’s early memories with cricket ⁠01:33:47⁠ How does one become a Cricketer? ⁠01:39:48⁠ Badshah’s Introduction ⁠01:50:13⁠ Entrepreneurs & The Next Big Thing ⁠02:01:23⁠ Badshah’s success story ⁠02:14:35⁠ Plan B? ⁠02:29:51⁠ Boys Chat: Dating, Business & Life ⁠02:40:12⁠ How long does it take to build a successful biz in india

Psychology believes that you start telling yourself you’re passionate about something when you realize you’re better at that 'something'. This could be one of those episodes. Stay tuned to find out!

India has had a long, colourful, and mixed history with Liquor over the centuries, with ancient fermented drinks and traditional liquors like feni and toddy. India today, holds the third-largest market for alcoholic beverages globally, which is remarkable given the challenging business environment of red tape-ism, varying excise duties across states and much more. In episode #18 of “WTF is” Podcast, we have Founders of different sectors in the Liquor Industry of India. Abhishek Khaitan, MD of Radico Khaitan, One of the oldest and largest manufacturers of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) in India; Minakshi Singh, Co-founder of SideCar, India’s only entry in the top 100 of the World’s Best Bars; Shuchir Suri, Co founder of Gin Explorer’s Club, India’s biggest gin festival with a footfall of over 100,000 people per edition; and Suraj Shenai, Founder of Goa Brewing Co, crafting ‘non-conformist, modern’ beers that challenge the traditional dominance of German and Belgian flavours. If Euphemism for patriotism is outrightly sold to people, across the world in different pockets, can the same brand-building tactics work for Indian Products too? For additional insight into this industry, here’s a link to explore some of the resources provided by the guests of this episode https://nksqr.notion.site/Additional-Resources-0e194bb2bb4d407bb5dfd63051a84416?pvs=4 #NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and Gruhas Host #wtfiswithnikhilkamath #wtfispodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/nikhilkamathcio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio #AbhishekKhaitan MD of Radico Khaitan Twitter - https://x.com/radicokhaitan LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishek-khaitan-95098bb4/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abhishek40/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/abhishek.khaitan.12 #MinakshiSingh Founder of SideCar, Cocktails & Dreams Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/min.drinks #ShuchirSuri Founder of Jade Forest, Anthem, Gin Explorers Club LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shuchir-suri-058251b/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shuchirsuri Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/shuchir #SurajShenai Founder of Goa Brewing Company Twitter - https://x.com/goabrewingco LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/surajshenai Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/surajshenai/ Disclaimer: Alcohol consumption is injurious to health. No participants in this video promote alcohol consumption and strongly discourage underage, binge, and careless drinking. All panelists in this show express their own personal views, which do not necessarily reflect the views of the producers or promoters. Please drink responsibly.

​​India holds the third-largest market for alcoholic beverages globally. Despite it being such a big market, it is said to be one of the tougher industries to enter and sustain, given the complexities. There is also this misconception that making a lot of money in the liquor industry is easy, but what seems to be less apparent is the red tape-ism.. varying excise duties, distribution challenges across states, and more… which is true in some form while entering any industry. In this episode, we have Abhishek, Minakshi, Shuchir & Suraj, who will attempt to take us through the A to Z of building businesses in the Liquor Industry in a tangible manner; From building an International Brand, owning a Bar, to creating an influence through passion and finally, a unique identity in a competitive market. #NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and Gruhas Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/nikhilkamathcio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio #AbhishekKhaitan Managing Director of Radico Khaitan Twitter - https://x.com/radicokhaitan LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishek-khaitan-95098bb4/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abhishek40/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/abhishek.khaitan.12 #MinakshiSingh Founder of SideCar, Cocktails & Dreams Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/min.drinks #ShuchirSuri Founder of Jade Forest, Anthem, Gin Explorers Club LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shuchir-suri-058251b/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shuchirsuri Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/shuchir #SurajShenai Founder of Goa Brewing Company Twitter - https://x.com/goabrewingco LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/surajshenai Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/surajshenai/ Disclaimer: Alcohol consumption is injurious to health. No participants in this video promote alcohol consumption and strongly discourage underage, binge, and careless drinking. All panelists in this show express their own personal views, which do not necessarily reflect the views of the producers or promoters. Please drink responsibly.

Data suggest that young folks under the age of 30 are spending a lot more time on social media and gaming and less time on TV and physical sports. In this episode, we have the CEO of Nazara Technologies,Krafton India and Lila Games, leaders in the Indian gaming space. We also have Animesh Agarwal (8bit Thug), a protagonist of the Indian gaming Industry,turning gaming into a full time career in india Given that gaming for young kids today is what cricket was for Indians back in the day, we explore how one can prepare to become a part of the gaming industry: By either becoming a gamer, understanding specific skills needed and channels of monetisation or by developing and publishing games, knowing how hiring in the gaming industry works and so on.In both of these cases, what remains common is specific skills and knowledge Given that the industry is still in its nascent stages in India, we compare and contrast the climate of the gaming industry across geographies, break down what physiological aspects and latent human desires which makes certain games tick. It could be chasing emotions, status or making progress along with the opportunities that we are primed to capitalise based on the current landscape of the gaming industry. #NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and Gruhas Twitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio #AnimeshAgarwal l - CEO of 8bit Creatives Twitter: https://x.com/8bit_thug/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/8bitthug Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/8bit_thug/ #SeanHyunilSohn - CEO of Krafton India Twitter: https://twitter.com/hisohn?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-hyunil-sohn-1670216 #JosephKim - CEO of Lila Games Twitter : https://twitter.com/jokim1?lang=en/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jokim/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokim1/ #NitishMittersain - CEO of Nazara Technology Twitter: https://twitter.com/mittersain/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mittersain/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nitishmittersain/

Virtues required to build a business today seem to have become a cliché. What often gets lost in the cracks are the subtle nuances that actually make or break a business. The importance of risk-taking and the power of a contrarian mindset in running a successful venture requires far more than mere intellect. Founders of OYO, Mama Earth, and Rare Rabbit open up about what makes them tick, from the impact of their upbringing on their ambition to the drive towards financial independence. Their experiences remind us that the real ‘secret’ to building a successful business is learning from every challenge and opportunity one encounters We break down traits that seem to persist in high-performing individuals, not all of which come from a happy space. Financial insecurity and childhood traumas shape much of how we act and operate as adults. Watch this episode to learn about how when it is channeled the right way, it can prove to be the building blocks of the traits needed to build a successful business. ⁠ #Nikhilkamath⁠ Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and Gruhas Twitter ⁠https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkam...⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamat...⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio⁠ ⁠#RiteshAgarwal⁠ - CEO of OYO Rooms Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/riteshagar⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/riteshaga...⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/riteshagar/...⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/riteshagarwall/⁠ ⁠#GhazalAlagh⁠ - Co-Founder of Mamaearth Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/GhazalAlagh⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghazal-alagh⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ghazalalagh...⁠ ⁠#ManishPoddar⁠ - Founder & CEO of Rare Rabbit