"WTF is" is a podcast series where Nikhil Kamath hosts friends and industry experts and holds casual yet intellectually stimulating conversations. The podcast covers a broad range of topics of particular current relevance, including technology, social media, renewable energy, electric vehicles, philosophy, gaming, psychology and more.
"WTF is" is a podcast series where Nikhil Kamath hosts friends and industry experts and holds casual yet intellectually stimulating conversations. The podcast covers a broad range of topics of particular current relevance, including technology, social media, renewable energy, electric vehicles, philosophy, gaming, psychology and more.
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
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#DeedyDas - Principal, Menlo Ventures
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#NikunjKothari - Partner, FPV Ventures
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#NikoBonatsos - Early-Stage Venture Capitalist
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What industries will die out in the next decade? I sat down with three venture capitalists from Silicon Valley to decode.
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#DeedyDas - Principal, Menlo Ventures
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#NikunjKothari - Partner, FPV Ventures
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LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikunjk/
#NikoBonatsos - Early-Stage Venture Capitalist
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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
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#CarlPei - CEO & Co-Founder, Nothing
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#RahulSharma - Co-Founder, Micromax
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#AmitKhatri - Co-Founder, Noise
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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
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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
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#NithinKamath - Founder, CEO Zerodha, Rainmatter
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#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
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#IrfanRazack Chairman & MD of Prestige Group
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#NirupaShankar Executive Director at Brigade Group
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirupa-shankar-1309371/?
#KaranVirwani CEO of WeWork India
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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
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#AbhishekKhaitan MD of Radico Khaitan
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#MinakshiSingh Founder of SideCar, Cocktails & Dreams
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#ShuchirSuri Founder of Jade Forest, Anthem, Gin Explorers Club
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#SurajShenai Founder of Goa Brewing Company
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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
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#AbhishekKhaitan Managing Director of Radico Khaitan
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#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/
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#SurajShenai Founder of Goa Brewing Company
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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.
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#AnimeshAgarwal l - CEO of 8bit Creatives
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#SeanHyunilSohn - CEO of Krafton India
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#JosephKim - CEO of Lila Games
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#NitishMittersain - CEO of Nazara Technology
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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
Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations have surged from 290 ppm in the 1870s to 421 ppm in 2022, exceeding the safe limit of 350 ppm and reaching the highest levels in millions of years.
Featuring insights from experts like Sunita Narain, Mirik Gogri, Bhumi Pednekar, and Navroz K Dubash, we explore the impacts of climate change and the implications of a dramatic increase in carbon dioxide levels, as well as the looming threat of a 3-degree temperature rise. We also discuss the opportunities and incentives for building low-carbon economies, the evident trend in energy transition, the importance of net-zero emissions, renewable energy, and much more.
We discuss this on both the macro and micro levels, covering everything from tackling climate anxiety to implementing policies at an intergovernmental level for climate change mitigation.
Building an EV company isn’t easy. For context, assembling battery packs requires companies to adhere to manufacturing standards even higher than 6 Sigma. But that's not all; it also involves sourcing resources like lithium and cobalt, developing charging infrastructure, addressing range anxiety, and much more. In this episode, we delve into the world of electric vehicles with industry pioneer Chetan Maini from Sun Mobility, whose inspiration came from his university days racing an EV across Australia in the 1990s, leading to the inception of Reva. Now at Sun Mobility, Chetan is all in for battery swapping. Tarun Mehta of Ather has a 1000-member R&D team, the largest for two-wheelers in the world. Punit Goyal of BluSmart, who has an illustrious career in the renewable energy space, studied renewable energy in the UK to revolutionize ride-hailing with BluSmart, and Suruchi Rao of Ossus Biorenewables shares her insights on climate change and green hydrogen. Join us as we navigate through these diverse perspectives and innovations shaping the future of electric vehicles. WTF Fund Form - Edition #4 ️Apply here: https://tally.so/r/mBp7LN
#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 #TarunMehta - CEO, Ather Energy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarunsmehta LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarunsmehta/ X : https://twitter.com/tarunsmehta Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tarunsmehta Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtherEnergyElectric #ChetanMaini - Co-Founder, SUN Mobility Founder of Reva Electric Car Company Ltd (now Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mainichetan/ X: https://twitter.com/MainiChetan Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SUNMobility #PunitKGoyal - Co-Founder, BluSmart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/punitkgoyal/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/punitg/ X: https://twitter.com/BluSmartGoyal Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BLUSMARTINDIA #SuruchiRao - Co-Founder, Ossus Biorenewables Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suruchi.rao/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suruchirao/ X:https://twitter.com/succirao Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suruchirao #EV #Climatechange #automobile #charging #subsidy #scoote
India is in the early stages of EV adoption. The adoption of two-wheelers is below 10%, whereas it's significantly higher for three-wheelers. For a market as large as India, there are significant opportunities.
This episode is a deep dive into the EV ecosystem in India. Apart from building an EV, we also explore the ancillary opportunities in this ecosystem, from battery recycling and building out charging networks to offering battery swapping as a service and other micro-sectors. Tune in to hear what's powering the ecosystem's shift to electric mobility.
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#ChetanMaini - Co-Founder, SUN Mobility Founder of Reva Electric Car Company Ltd (now Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mainichetan/ X: https://twitter.com/MainiChetan Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SUNMobility
#PunitKGoyal - Co-Founder, BluSmart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/punitkgoyal/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/punitg/ X: https://twitter.com/BluSmartGoyal Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BLUSMARTINDIA
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A few years ago, who could've guessed where we'd be with algorithms, platforms, or the explosion of short-form content? Today, we've got some of the top content creators to help you navigate the ever-changing world of content creation. In this one, Tanmay Bhat returns to the podcast for the 3rd time! He's worn many hats over his long journey, from a TV writer to a comedian to an ad maker, integrating all those skills across his social media platforms. Ranveer Allahbadia, aka BeerBiceps, started off by educating people about fitness and has evolved to having deep discussions about topics he’s curious about through his podcast. He’s a natural at making people feel comfortable and getting them to open up (as I’ve experienced on his podcast). We're also joined by Prajakta Koli, who's carved out her own unique space in the world of content creation, with her work extending from social media to OTT platforms and even Bollywood! And Nuseir Yassin of Nas Daily, known for making 1,000 one-minute videos in 1,000 days, is now also transitioning into the offline world with events, experiences, & businesses for his community. Skills, tools, or nuances, we got it all covered. #NikhilKamath: Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon & Gruhas Follow Nikhil here: Twitter https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Koo https://www.kooapp.com/profile/Nikhilkamath #TanmayBhat: Co-Founder of AIB, Comedian, Content Creator, & Investor Follow Tanmay Here: Twitter https://twitter.com/thetanmay Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tanmaybhat/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tanmaycomedy/ Linkedin https://in.linkedin.com/in/thetanmay Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/tanmay316 #RanveerAllahbadia (Beer Biceps): Content Creator, Podcast Host, and Co-Founder of Monk Entertainment, Level Supermind, and BigBrainCo. Follow Ranveer Here: Twitter https://twitter.com/beerbicepsguy/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beerbiceps/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ranveerallahbadiaofficial/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/beerbiceps/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCneyi-aYq4VIBYIAQgWmk_w #PrajaktaKoli (Mostly Sane): Content Creator, Actor and Comedian Follow Prajakta Here: Twitter https://twitter.com/iamMostlySane Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mostlysane/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MostlySaneOfficial/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvCyIiKSCA1fHKSCOKJyjXA Blog https://mostlysane.in/ #NuseirYassin (Nas Daily): Content Creator, Author, & CEO at Nas Company Follow Nas here: Twitter https://twitter.com/nasdaily/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nasdaily/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nasdaily/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsUvAqDzczYv2UpFmu4PcA Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyassin/
