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People by WTF
Nikhil Kamath
22 episodes
2 weeks ago

People by WTF is a series where Nikhil Kamath has a conversation with personalities who stand out in their industries around the world.

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People by WTF is a series where Nikhil Kamath has a conversation with personalities who stand out in their industries around the world.

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People by WTF
From Ghaziabad to Silicon Valley: Nikhil Kamath x Nikesh Arora | People by WTF | Ep. 11

Here’s one of my favourite conversations with Palo Alto Networks’ CEO, Nikesh Arora. This episode is a CxO’s playbook where we deep dived into the mindset, strategy, and decision-making frameworks that have shaped Nikesh’s journey across roles at Google, SoftBank, and now leading one of the world’s top cybersecurity firms. This isn’t just business talk. Learn how to think like a CxO when the rules of the game keep changing.



#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/


#NikeshArora - CEO, Palo Alto Networks

Twitter: https://x.com/nikesharora

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikesh-arora-02894670/



Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro


Chapter 1: Action vs Inaction

01:51 - Nikesh’s Early Years

04:17 - The Real Threats in Cybersecurity

08:13 - What Will Outlast the Disruptions?


Chapter 2: Can We Ever Be Safe Again?

10:31 - Rethinking Safety in a Changing World

12:44 - How to Look at the Cybersecurity Landscape

14:55 - Where AI is Taking the Industry

23:42 - If Interfaces Don’t Matter, What Does?

25:44 - What Happens When AI is Everywhere?


Chapter 3: Money, Meaning, Maslow

32:15 - Why Language Models Are Just the Starting Point

35:57 - Build the Brain or Protect It?

38:33 - What Founders Should Pay Attention To

41:23 - Lessons from the Evolution of Silicon Valley

42:28 - Should India Build Its Own Model?

46:31 - Are AI Bets Overblown?

50:00 - What’s Holding Innovation Back in India?

54:15 - Education as a Social Experience

59:25 - Moving into Tech and Leadership

1:00:08 - Building vs Leading: What to Choose

1:06:38 - Stories from Google & SoftBank

1:16:11 - How Risk Appetite Evolves

1:20:18 - Closing Reflections



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6 days ago
1 hour 22 minutes

People by WTF
Nikhil Kamath x Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks | People by WTF | Ep. 11 Trailer

In what can be described as one of my favourite chats, I sat down with Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, to discuss where cybersecurity is headed in a post-AI world, why the education system is overrated, and a whole lot more. Full episode drops soon. #NikhilKamath - Investor & Entrepreneur Twitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio LinkedIn:  / nikhilkamathcio  Instagram:  / nikhilkamathcio  Facebook:  / nikhilkamathcio  #NikeshArora - CEO, Palo Alto Networks Twitter: https://x.com/nikesharora LinkedIN:  / nikesh-arora-02894670  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

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2 weeks ago
1 minute

People by WTF
Nikhil Kamath x Netflix Co CEO, Ted Sarandos: Why Local Stories Win Global Audiences | People by WTF | Ep. 10

In this candid deep dive, I sit down with Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos to unpack the company’s remarkable journey from a DVD-by-mail service to a global streaming giant. We revisit Netflix's early battle with Blockbuster, the bold pivot to streaming, the company’s plans for India, and how they cracked the code on turning binge-watching into a universal habit.What was interesting for me was how he spots the next phenomenon before the world catches on. For anyone in media, tech, or entrepreneurship, here’s a masterclass in building and scaling in the entertainment space, and a reminder that you don’t always need a long story, just the right one.


#NikhilKamath - Investor & EntrepreneurTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ #TedSarandos - Co-CEO, NetflixLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedsarandos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedsarandos


Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:32 - Ted’s favourite Indian creator

02:15 - Netflix’s journey, pivots & vision08:34 - Netflix’s hiring culture

11:52 - Ted’s journalism roots14:06 - Ted’s childhood & relationship with money

16:39 - Rapid fire & banter

18:17 - How much of the world is narrative?

19:52 - Competing with Blockbuster

25:13 - Content choices, projections & finding tribes

28:05 - What defines success for Netflix

33:56 - How to best serve your story?

37:15 - Career advice & work cultures in India vs. US

41:02 - Will Netflix produce theatrical movies?

42:20 - Future of the theatre business

45:30 - The next big disruption

47:40 - Can AI create movies?

51:42 - Netflix’s tech & what it’s doing right

57:38 - Competing with other distributors

1:02:39 - Netflix’s streaming strategy

1:03:44 - What happens to conventional TV?

1:05:01 - Why people love true crime

1:06:11 - Why Netflix isn’t betting on live sports broadcasting

1:10:24 - India’s subscription model: why it’s a tough sell

1:13:29 - Will Netflix have an ads-only model?

1:16:58 - Married life

1:18:43 - How important is India for Netflix?

1:21:57 - Adapting to country-specific dynamics

1:24:28 - How Netflix greenlights projects

1:24:53 - A founder’s baggage: filling big shoes

1:28:17 - Validation & leadership

1:32:11 - Indian personality who left a lasting impression on Ted

1:34:11 - Ted’s secret to greenlighting hits

1:41:36 - How diversity contributes to Netflix’s success

1:42:42 - Can Netflix be global & local in India?

1:44:47 - Hollywood vs. Netflix

1:45:49 - Netflix’s role in podcasting’s future

1:47:16 - Youth & attention span

1:48:44 - Netflix’s future in gaming

1:51:56 - Closing thoughts


Watch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4nsm4eznWatch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/yme92c59Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th#WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

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4 weeks ago
1 hour 54 minutes

People by WTF
Netflix's Ted Sarandos x Nikhil Kamath | India's Content Boom | People by WTF | Ep. 10 Trailer

I sat down with Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO of Netflix, for a no-holds-barred chat. From what’s really disrupting the entertainment industry, how Netflix greenlights projects, and India’s potential, we covered it all. Full episode drops soon.


#NikhilKamath - Investor & EntrepreneurTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcioLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ #TedSarandos - Co-CEO, NetflixLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedsarandos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedsarandos


Watch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4nsm4eznWatch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/yme92c59Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th#WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

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1 month ago
1 minute

People by WTF
Nikhil Kamath x YouTube CEO, Neal Mohan | The World's Biggest Stage | People by WTF | Ep. 9 Teaser

Here’s a glimpse into my chat with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan. We talk about the future of the platform to the masks we wear, and what happens when we take them off. Stay tuned for the episode


#NikhilKamath - Investor & EntrepreneurTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ #NealMohan - CEO, YouTubeTwitter: https://x.com/nealmohan LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-mohan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neal_mohan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NealMohanCEO/ Watch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4nsm4ezn


Watch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/yme92c59Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th#WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

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1 month ago
1 minute

People by WTF
Nikhil Kamath x YouTube CEO, Neal Mohan | People by WTF Ep.9

In this episode, I speak with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan about what defines the platform today and where it’s headed. We discuss why audiences now trust podcasters over traditional news, and what the next decade of content consumption might look like. For me, this wasn’t just a chat. It was a chance to question the shifting boundaries between passion, talent, identity, and influence. We also dug into how algorithms shape what people see. If you’ve ever wondered what drives YouTube behind the screen, this conversation peels back the curtain.


#NikhilKamath - Investor & EntrepreneurTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ #NealMohan - CEO, YouTubeTwitter: https://x.com/nealmohanLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-mohan/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neal_mohanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NealMohanCEO/


00:00 - Intro

01:25 - Defining WAVES’ vision for the creative industry

3:10 - Creators & politics: More linked than ever?

04:50 - Did YouTube shape the US election?

08:49 - Are podcasts replacing traditional news?

13:12 - Defining YouTube

17:21 - The future of content consumption

22:50 - YouTube movie releases: Fighting piracy

24:53 - Influencer vs Entrepreneur

28:19 - Tips to crack YouTube’s algorithm

31:15 - Neal on passion: Input vs output

36:54 - Growing up between cross-cultural content

41:16 - Navigating identity & Indian market

46:33 - Where should investors bet?

50:54 - Building YouTube’s competitor

53:54 - Who owns the most data?

57:16 - Attention spans: Shrinking or growing?

59:05 - Learning: YouTube’s core use case

1:04:37 - Final thoughts: The rise of India’s creator economy

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1 month ago
1 hour 5 minutes

People by WTF
Bill Gates x Nikhil Kamath Part 2 | People by WTF | Ep.8

I’ve always been curious to know why people are the way they are. After reading Bill’s memoir, Source Code, it felt more like peeling back layers than simply asking questions. Part 2 of our chat, I got to know him in a way I haven’t before. 


In this episode of People by WTF, Bill talks about the drive and curiosity that keeps him active, playing ‘Crennis’ with Sachin Tendulkar, his childhood, how AI can reshape capitalism, and many more. 


Is success in today’s capitalistic world bred by some form of adversity in childhood? Ten years from now, will a huge population be a boon or a bane from this capitalistic lens?


TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction

01:12 - Bill’s frequent visits to India

02:22 - Bill’s memoir Source Code, childhood and family dynamics

07:51 - Success in today’s capitalistic world

09:28 - What's the secret to Bill’s focus?

11:58 - Is vulnerability the new heroic trait?

14:50 - How tough is Bill on himself?

17:33 - Huge population: burden or advantage with AI?

20:55 - What would we do if we didn't have to work?

24:35 - Insights from being the world’s richest

29:05 - Money: Motivation to make it v/s be Altruistic?

34:25 - How Bill relates to the youth

39:15 - Nikhil's attempt to pitch for a job in the A.I world (he's serious)


#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/ 


#BillGates Co-founder of Microsoft , Co-chair The Gates Foundation

Twitter : https://twitter.com/BillGates

Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamhgates/

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillgates/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/BillGates/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@billgates


#PeopleByWTF #WTFiswithnikhilkamath #WTFOnline

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2 months ago
40 minutes

People by WTF
Bill Gates x Nikhil Kamath Part 2: Wealth, Wisdom & World Change | People by WTF | EP.8 Trailer

A conversation that veers from unexpected childhood confessions to what still drives him after decades at the top. Stay tuned for Part 2 of my conversation with Bill Gates.


#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_appFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/#BillGates Co-founder of Microsoft , Co-chair The Gates FoundationTwitter : https://twitter.com/BillGatesLinkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamhgates/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillgates/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/BillGates/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@billgates


Watch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4nsm4eznWatch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/yme92c59Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th #PeopleByWTF #WTFiswithnikhilkamath #WTFOnline

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2 months ago
1 minute

People by WTF
Nikhil Kamath x NZ PM Christopher Luxon | People by WTF Ep #7

In our previous episodes, we’ve often spoken about the parallels between Business and Politics; be it risk taking abilities, micro vs macro zooming abilities, & most importantly, leadership. 


In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, to talk about exactly that. We also talk about the challenges of public scrutiny, and how global dynamics translate in today’s world. 


If the leaders of tomorrow come from unexpected, and more nuanced places, who should we be looking at next? Could entrepreneurs, artists, business minds be the future of politics?


#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 


#ChristopherLuxon Prime Minister of New Zealand 

Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/chrisluxonmp⁠ 

LinkedIn: ⁠https://nz.linkedin.com/in/christopher-luxon-bb701b195⁠ 

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/christopherluxon⁠ 


Timestamps: 

00:00 - Introduction 

01:19 - PM Christopher on his Experience with India 

02:38 - Haka in New Zealand’s Parliament 

04:06 - Family & Prioritizing Responsibilities 

06:41 - Transition from Business to Politics 

09:41 - How Business Skills Affect Politics? 

12:39 - Handling with the Highs & Lows 

14:10 - PM Christopher on Dealing with Critique & Social Media 

16:28 - The Role of Money in Politics 

18:57 - Stakeholders vs. Citizens: The Tougher Audience? 

20:06 - New Zealand’s Sheep-to-People Ratio 

22:01 - Growing Investments & Economy in NZ 

23:25 - Parallels in USA & NZ Politics 

26:15 - PM Christopher on Meeting Trump 

28:45 - Journey of Entrepreneurship to Politics 

31:54 - Career Switch from & to Politics 

36:12 - PM Christopher on Anticipated Geopolitical Conditions 

37:09 - The Ideal Political Future

38:09 - In A World Without Fear 

39:40 - Generational Shift in Optimism

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3 months ago
40 minutes

People by WTF
Nikhil Kamath X PM Christopher Luxon | People by WTF | Ep.7 Trailer

From corporate life to politics, cricket heartbreaks, people-to-sheep ratio in New Zealand —this conversation has it all. Stay tuned! #ChristopherLuxon Prime Minister of New Zealand Twitter: https://x.com/chrisluxonmp LinkedIn:  / christopher-luxon-bb701b195  Instagram:  / christopherluxon  Facebook:  / christopherluxon  #NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha and Gruhas Host of ‘WTF is?’ Podcast & ‘People By WTF’ Podcast Twitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio LinkedIn:  / nikhilkamathcio  Instagram:  / nikhilkamathcio  Facebook:  / nikhilkamathcio  Watch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4nsm4eznWatch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/yme92c59#WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF

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3 months ago
1 minute

People by WTF
People with The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi x Nikhil Kamath | Ep. 6

Timestamps -

00:00 - Introduction

4:10 - Chapter 1 - Childhood

9:00 - Student Life

15:55 - Chapter 2 - Parallels between Politics & Entrepreneurship

17:36 - Competition in Politics

20:14 - Skills required to enter the field of Politics

30:39 - Importance of Ideology and Idealism

38:02 - Social Media and 'Moti Chamdi' in Politics

44:10 - Anxiety, Setbacks & Risk-Taking Ability

54:31 - Impact of Policymaking

1:01:26 - Stepping out of the Comfort Zone and learning from setbacks

1:15:18 - Personal Relationships

1:20:05 - Politics and Money

1:28:50 - Chapter 3 - Governance and Global Politics

1:31:20 - India's Global Standing in Tech

1:38:09 - India’s Global Marketing and Geopolitics

1:46:38 - Chapter 4 - Conclusion (& some fun)

1:55:00 - Concluding Views and Vision for the Youth


#NarendraModi - Prime Minister of India

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narendramodi

LinkedIN: https://in.linkedin.com/in/narendramodi

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/narendramodi/

Twitter: https://x.com/narendramodi

#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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/

#PeopleByWTF #WTFiswithnikhilkamath


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5 months ago
2 hours 6 minutes

People by WTF
People with The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi x Nikhil Kamath | Ep 6 Trailer
5 months ago
2 minutes

People by WTF
Nikhil Kamath x Kumar Birla | People by WTF Ep #5

We often underestimate how complex leading a legacy might be. Success, I think, beyond a certain point is perhaps not as proportional to hard work as much as it becomes about who you are, where you are and the opportunities you create for yourself. 


To me, Authenticity should be transient. The most interesting question of life is why we are, how we are. In this episode of People by WTF, featuring Kumar Birla, we discuss the different nuances of just that, Life and other things.. 


#nikhilkamath Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and Gruhas 

Host of 'WTF is' Podcast & People by WTF 

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/


#KumarBirla - Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group


Time stamps - 

00:00 - Introduction 

2:33 - Chapter 1 - Kumar’s Childhood 

4:00 - Last Interview years ago with Simi Garewal 

5:00 - Creativity in Business 

9:20 - Aspirations and Fears as a child 

15:56 - Birla Generational Distinction 

28:50 - Attachment types

38:00 - “Life is much easier when your need to conform is lower”

44:38 - Kumar’s private life 

50:20 - What does “legacy” mean to Kumar? | Philanthropy side

55:08 - Birla Family’s relationship with Mahatma Gandhi 

1:01:55 - Kumar’s College Life 

1:04:50 - Thoughts on Expressing Extreme Emotions


1:14:49 - Chapter 2 - Life, post becoming a Chartered Accountant

1:21:56 - Early days at the company at 20 | Sacrifices, Hard Work 

1:25:15 - Friends from back in the day 

1:26:40 - Habits | Food & Sports, Varied Interests 

1:36:10 - Thoughts on Social Media 

1:38:30 - Nikhil’s Transient Point of Views 


1:49:40 - Chapter 3 - Taking Over The Reigns 

1:55:20 - New Economic Policy In India 1991 

1:57:15 - Thoughts on Private Equity/ Venture Capitalists 

2:00:50 - Birla’s brands | Paints & Jewelry insights 

2:05:00 - What would Nikhil build with 10 CR?

2:07:38 - Advice to young entrepreneurs

2:10:27 - Time to Pivot in Business | People Management 

2:15:08 - Kumar on Intentional Living 

2:17:20 - Closing Thoughts


#peoplebywtf #wtfiswithnikhilkamath

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6 months ago
2 hours 18 minutes

People by WTF
Ep.5 Trailer | People by WTF: Nikhil Kamath & Kumar Birla

Life is much simpler if your need to conform is lower. Our next guest needs no introduction.


stay tuned.


#nikhilkamath Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and Gruhas Host of #wtfiswithnikhilkamath 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/ #KumarBirla Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group

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6 months ago
1 minute

People by WTF
WTF is Artificial Intelligence Really? | Yann LeCun x Nikhil Kamath | People by WTF Ep #4

A lot of us have heard conjectures around A.I., edge cases of the positive and negative side of A.I., and a lot of us are trying to predict what’s next. Most of my understanding of A.I. comes only from viewing what is apparent today.. reinforcement learning spaces like chat gpt becoming a go-to.. 


In this episode of People by WTF, we uncover the basics of this mystery of artificial intelligence with one of the founding fathers of A.I., Yann LeCun. We spoke about popular AI myths and broke down complex concepts that can perhaps help the next generation of builders build in this space. 


To learn more about Machine Learning, we’ve collated some sources for your benefit and growth in this industry. 


(https://www.notion.so/Machine-Learning-Resource-Document-14ba9e22882a8022a878ee25a3738267?pvs=21)



#NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and Gruhas 

Host of #wtfiswithnikhilkamath 

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/ 


#YannLeCun Professor at NYU, VP & Chief AI Scientist at Meta

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yann-lecun/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yannlecun/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yann.lecun

Twitter: https://x.com/ylecun



**Timestamps:**


00:00 Yann’s Intro


01:50 Difference between an Engineer and a Scientist


03:15 Yann’s interest in AI and Mathematics


04:05 Godfather of AI | Yann’s feelings about it


05:22 Teaching & fame at NYU


06:00 Heroes in Science


07:46 Three problems with the world - Yann’s lens


10:18 What is AI and how did we get here?


13:13 What is intelligence? | The Elephant Analogy 


15:00 AI - perception & understanding


16:20 The two branches of AI - solving & learning


17:30 Emergence of classical computer science | Heuristic programming


20:15 Is A.I. inspired from biology?


26:36 Is building authentic models for finance possible through AI?


28:36 Different parts of A.I | GOFAI, Machine learning 


30:18 What is GOFAI? 


31:14 Different types of Machine Learning


32:22 What is Reinforcement learning?


33:19 What is Self supervised learning? Up & Coming 


35:14 Is AI telling you what you want to hear?


38:00 What is a transformer?


40:24 What is a back propagation algorithm?


42:58 What’s happening in the reinforcement learning space?


48:06 What is a convolutional neural network ?


49:08 What is a Neuron - the Machine Learning perspective


50:00 What is a neural network language model & how does it work?


58:00 The AI tree | LLMs


59:55 The next challenge of AI


1:01:40 - Pictures/ Videos - what's happening there?


01:03:20 LLM’s limited memory | Types of memory


01:04:45 AI’s path to human like learning


01:10:26 What is JEPA ?


01:11:58 How far in the future can you predict through JEPA ?


01:14:10 AI’s future prediction - Utopian or Dystopian ?


01:16:30 The LLM Loop | What needs to change


01:18:50 Building data centers in India - Yann’s thoughts


01:21:09 What should a 25 y/o build in the AI space? | Careers in the AI space


01:26:18 What should an investor invest in | Yann’s future prediction


01:29:13 What happens to human intelligence in an AI world?


01:32:09 What is intelligence? | Final Verdict


01:34:00 The end or just the beginning?


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7 months ago
1 hour 36 minutes

People by WTF
WTF is A.I. Really? Yann LeCun x Nikhil Kamath | People by WTF Ep. 4 Trailer

Artificial Intelligence has undeniably transformed our world. Whether it's for better or worse, one thing is certain: it's here to stay. 


I often find myself debating - will AI eventually replicate human intelligence, or will it remain a powerful tool, an execution engine for humanity? The deeper you dive, the clearer it becomes that the reality is far more nuanced than it seems.


So, I decided to go back to the basics to figure out how the concept of A.I. even began & finally understand what the systems are that could potentially define our future.. 


Stay tuned for a masterclass with than #YannLeCun#NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and Gruhas 

Host of #wtfiswithnikhilkamath 

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#YannLeCun Professor at NYU, VP & Chief AI Scientist at Meta

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7 months ago
1 minute

People by WTF
Nikhil Kamath x Nandan Nilekani | People by WTF | Ep #3

India today is a different India, when compared to 10 years ago. A lot of it has to do with The India Stack Journey (a set of open API's & digital public goods). Interesting to note how opportunity to serve at population scale is the theme of these innovations.


In this episode of People by WTF, we sat with Nandan Nilekani to understand the trajectory of building this advanced Digital Public Infrastructure in India, which has made a significant impact in each of our day to day lives.


Time stamps -

00:00 - Introduction

02:40 - India Stack

03:25- Journey of Infosys

06:24 - Imagining India - Digitising the Future

08:15 - Nandan on meeting Rohini

09:40 - Journey of India Stack: Aadhar

13:11 - DPI - Digital Public Infrastructure

15:07 - Online Authentication & KYC

17:15 - Jan Dhan Program

19:00 - E- sign/ Digilocker

20:40 - 2016 - a big digital transformation for India

22:36 - BHIM - Ease of Payments

26:49 - How has UPI changed India’s ecosystem?

30:00 - Nandan on vision with Population Scale

32:50 - Account Aggregation

37:40 - Fast TAG & broad benefits of UPI

40:10 - What should a 25 y/o build on top of India Stack?

42:50 - What is Fee Day & Beckn Protocol?

46:00 - Namma Yatri - Something built on top of Beckn

49:10 - Nandan on Artificial Intelligence

55:40 - What is Finternet?

1:01:20 - Rapid Fire With Nandan

1:04:00 - Advice to 20 y/o with funding


Reading Resources for more information -

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#NikhilKamath - Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and Gruhas

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#NandanNilekani - Co-founder of Infosys, Ex-Chairman of UIDAI

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9 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

People by WTF
Ep.3 Trailer | People by WTF: Nikhil Kamath & Nandan Nilekani

Catching up with an old friend and picking his brain about India's tech future.


#NikhilKamath #NandanNilekani #WTFiswithNikhilKamath #PeoplebyWTF

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9 months ago
1 minute

People by WTF
Nikhil Kamath x Ranbir Kapoor | People by WTF Ep #2

We all signal a version of ourselves that we think the world should see, but rarely show the sides that make us innately human. I think society misrepresents insecurity as a bad thing.. In my opinion, Insecurity with inaction is a bad thing… insecurity leading to action is a superpower.


In this episode of People by WTF, we have Ranbir Kapoor. While the film industry seems to be all about glamour and box office numbers, I think it is quite interesting to know bits of the other side.


#NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and Gruhas

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#RanbirKapoor


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11 months ago
1 hour 50 minutes

People by WTF
Ep.2 Trailer | People by WTF: Nikhil Kamath & Ranbir Kapoor
Just two friends catching up, stay tuned!
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11 months ago
1 minute

People by WTF

People by WTF is a series where Nikhil Kamath has a conversation with personalities who stand out in their industries around the world.