Savvy and strong legal leadership is only becoming more critical in a complex world.
On The Abstract, we'll be interviewing leading legal executives about how they’ve nurtured their careers, grown in their roles, and become true operators within their businesses. At some points, we’ll deal with the pressure of leadership.
We care deeply about helping in-house counsel grow alongside each other. Join us for insightful and interesting conversations with legal leaders.
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Savvy and strong legal leadership is only becoming more critical in a complex world.
On The Abstract, we'll be interviewing leading legal executives about how they’ve nurtured their careers, grown in their roles, and become true operators within their businesses. At some points, we’ll deal with the pressure of leadership.
We care deeply about helping in-house counsel grow alongside each other. Join us for insightful and interesting conversations with legal leaders.
Ep 112: Risk, Reward, and Reinvention: Viraj Joshi on Law, Policy, and Startups
The Abstract
51 minutes
2 months ago
Ep 112: Risk, Reward, and Reinvention: Viraj Joshi on Law, Policy, and Startups
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In this episode of The Abstract, host Tyler Finn sits down with Viraj Joshi, VP: Legal & Regulatory at Zerodha , India's largest bootstrapped brokerage firm. Viraj shares his unconventional career journey—from big law to public policy, and finally to building cross-functional impact at Zerodha. He reflects on lessons from working across law, finance, and government, the role of community in shaping careers, and Zerodha's growth philosophy. The conversation also dives into his work with Rainmatter, Zerodha's long-term investment arm focused on fintech, health, and climate startups, and the cultural values that have fueled Zerodha's success.
Read a detailed transcript: https://www.spotdraft.com/podcast/episode-112
Topics
Introducing Viraj Joshi – 00:00
Viraj's Early Career in Big Law - 01:47
Shift from Law to Policy & Finance - 03:44
Applying legal training beyond traditional legal careers - 09:41
Building Community: Lawyers Not Lawyering - 11:05
Changing Job Market Dynamics - 14:40
Joining Zerodha & Its Growth - 16:51Viraj's Current Role & Regulatory Work - 19:19
Rainmatter Investments: Mission, Long-Term Philosophy, and Focus on Fintech, Health, and Climate - 26:08
Opportunities Beyond Big Cities - 29:44
Adapting to Investing Through Small Checks and Building Conviction Over Time - 31:45
Leadership & Culture at Zerodha - 33:10
Legal Tech & Contracting Challenges - 38:57
Rapid Fire Questions - 45:05
Connect with us:
Viraj Joshi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/viraj-joshi/?originalSubdomain=in
Tyler Finn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerhfinn
SpotDraft - https://www.linkedin.com/company/spotdraft
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The Abstract
Savvy and strong legal leadership is only becoming more critical in a complex world.
On The Abstract, we'll be interviewing leading legal executives about how they’ve nurtured their careers, grown in their roles, and become true operators within their businesses. At some points, we’ll deal with the pressure of leadership.
We care deeply about helping in-house counsel grow alongside each other. Join us for insightful and interesting conversations with legal leaders.
