WTF is with Nikhil Kamath

Nikhil Kamath and industry experts discuss challenges and opportunities in the Indian alcohol market. They cover aspects like excise duties, distribution challenges, building international brands, owning bars, and creating a unique market identity.

Explore the gaming industry in India with the CEO of Nazara Technologies and Animesh Agarwal. They discuss preparing for a career in gaming, comparing the industry globally, and tapping into human desires for game success. Dive into the rise of gaming in India, AI integration, and the appeal of status in gaming. Unravel the gaming landscape, delve into influencer marketing, and navigate career paths within the gaming industry.

Successful entrepreneurs discuss the impact of childhood traumas on their drive for success and the importance of learning from challenges. They share insights on entrepreneurship traits like risk-taking, financial independence, and contrarian mindsets. The podcast explores the nuances that shape high-performing individuals and the key attributes needed for building a successful business.

Experts Sunita Narain, Mirik Gogri, Bhumi Pednekar, and Navroz K Dubash discuss climate change impacts, carbon dioxide levels, low-carbon economies, net-zero emissions, renewable energy, tackling climate anxiety, macro and micro-level policies for climate change mitigation, EV industry, relationship between WTO and climate change, natural farming, science behind climate change, importance of greenhouse gases, grid storage challenges, movies and climate change awareness, investment opportunities and concerns, fusion and fission, ozone issue, carbon capture challenges, carbon tax advantages, impact of dietary choices on the environment, and charitable deeds in understanding climate change.

Chetan Maini, industry pioneer in the world of electric vehicles, discusses the challenges and innovations in the EV industry. Topics covered include battery swapping, solar power plants, financing options for EV fleets, challenges in building charging infrastructure, understanding climate change, renewable energy capacity in India, green hydrogen production, cell manufacturing, lithium and cobalt distribution, and the components and performance factors of electric scooters.

Nikhil Kamath interviews the founders of Reva, Ather, Blusmart, and Ossus in a deep dive into the EV ecosystem in India. They discuss the opportunities in the Indian market, battery recycling, building out charging networks, battery swapping as a service, and other micro-sectors. They also explore the cost breakdown of electric scooters and their environmental impact.

Top content creators Nuseir and Prajakta join Nikhil Kamath to navigate the changing world of content creation. They discuss the impact of social media on influence, the similarities between comedians and influencers, dealing with hate as a creator, and the risks of advocating for peace. They also explore the importance of making content and transitioning into marketing, the rise of influencer-led brands, and the significance of viewer retention and unique access. Lastly, they touch on creating content in regional languages, driving engagement through niche identities, and strategies to build influence.

In this episode, Nikhil Kamath is joined by guests Nas, Tanmay, Prajakta, and Ranveer. They talk about the distinct approaches to content creation, covering topics like spirituality, politics, and mythologies. They share tips for building influence, caution creators about relying too much on brands, and offer advice on staying relevant and enjoying the creative process.

Pastry chef Pooja Dhingra, restaurateur Zorawar Kalra, and restaurateur Riyaaz Amlani discuss the complexities of the restaurant industry. They cover topics such as the challenges faced by women in the industry, the influence of fathers, starting a restaurant on a budget, exploring underserved locations, the impact of social media, investing in restaurants, the size of the Indian restaurant industry, challenges of working with food aggregators, ONDC and its impact on food delivery, the democratization of the Indian tech stack, sources of restaurant performance information, menu designing agencies, the influence of restaurant design, hiring for pleasure, participating in TV shows, and mentoring young entrepreneurs.

The podcast features Riyaaz Amlani, Zorawar Kalra, and Pooja Dhingra discussing the challenges in the restaurant industry and the importance of authenticity. They talk about the challenges of working in a busy restaurant kitchen and the importance of focusing on specific micromarkets when building a restaurant in India.