WTF is with Nikhil Kamath

In this episode, we bring in marquee investors, the OGs of the venture world. Learn what venture capital is, what works and what doesn't, and their learnings from many decades of funding the startup ecosystem in India.#NikhilKamath: Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and GruhasFollow Nikhil here: Twitter https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Facebook https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Linkedin https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Koo https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ #NithinKamath: Founder & CEO of ZerodhaFollow Nithin here:Twitter https://x.com/Nithin0dha Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nithinkamath Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nithin.kamath Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nithin-kamath-81136242 Blog https://nithinkamath.me #KarthikReddy: Co-Founder and Partner of Blume VenturesFollow Karthik here:Twitter https://x.com/bkartred?s=21 Linkedin https://in.linkedin.com/in/karthikreddyb #RajanAnandan: Managing Director of PeakXV PartnersFollow Rajan here:Twitter https://x.com/rajananandan?s=21Instagram https://instagram.com/rajan_anandanFacebook https://m.facebook.com/rajan.anandan.3/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajan-anandan-2481b814 #PrashanthPrakash: Founding Partner of Accel PartnersFollow Prashanth here:Twitter https://x.com/prashanthp?s=21 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/prashanth.prakash LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakashprashanth #Nikhilkamath #Podcast #WTFiswithNikhilKamath #WTFisVentureCapital #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #AngelInvesting #Funding #Finance #Investments #StockMarkets

Whether you're creating content, avidly consuming it, or believe you're untouched by its influence - you have a tremendous impact on the content industry. With this erudite episode, dive into the dynamic world of entertainment.It was a pleasure to sit with the three masterminds operating behind the curtains of the streaming, multiplex and talent industry. They share not only their journeys but also their data-driven viewpoints.Decode the expanse of this market, the strategies and the upcoming trends - the hidden aspects and even the subconscious manipulations that frequently go unnoticed. If you're aiming to build, innovate, or establish a presence within this realm, consider this episode an essential guide.Follow Nikhil here: Twitter https://twitter.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/ Koo https://www.kooapp.com/profile/NikhilkamathAjay Bijli: Founder of PVR Cinemas & Managing Director of PVR INOX Ltd. (The merged entity of PVR Cinemas and Inox)Follow Ajay here:Twitter https://twitter.com/ajaybijliVijay Subramaniam: Founder & Group CEO of Collective Artists’ NetworkFollow Vijay Subramaniam here: Twitter https://twitter.com/vijaysubsInstagram https://www.instagram.com/vijaysubramaniam84/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijaysubramaniam/Sajith Sivanandan: President & Head of Disney+ HotstarFollow Sajith Sivanandan here:Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sajithsivanandan/ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro 01:40 - How Nikhil crossed paths with each Guest03:52 - The Birth of PVR: Ajay Bijli’s story 09:02 - Vijay’s unconventional journey into entertainment14:31 - The Uncanny CEO of Hotstar23:14 - Influence of Glamour on Decision Making26:08 - Evolving Landscape: The History of Celebrity Agents31:56 - Market Size of OTT, TV & Studios 34:47 - OTT vs. TV: Is there a comparison?39:59 - How does India watch Content?44:05 - Dive into Cinema: Multiplex vs. Single-Screen 47:04 - Regional Diversity in Cinema49:04 - Insights into Gender Behaviour & Demographics50:48 - Revenue Tango: Producers & Multiplex54:27 - Do OTTs Pose a Challenge to Multiplexes? 01:00:34 - Reviving Theatrical Magic Post COVlD01:01:56 - Sports Streaming in India01:04:31 - Subscriptions: The Psyche of the Consumer01:06:30 - Future of the Sports-Cinemas Nexus01:08:30 - Economics of Talent 01:16:40 - Creators' Crucial Role in the Content Ecosystem01:22:00 - Should the Movie Business Model change?01:38:00 - Writers, Scripts, Action : We Need Better Stories!01:41:16 - The Celebrity Market01:46:52 - Future of Content and Influencers 01:53:34 - Where is Media Heading?01:57:40 - Gaming's Emergence: Threats & Transformations01:59:26 - AI's Role in Content Creation 02:01:35 - OTT's Selection Criteria02:04:33 - Distinguishing Unique Qualities of Major Talent02:06:23 - Nikhil's personal opinion on panellists 02:08:59 - Second Edition : Pick A Charity and be part of something Incredible!02:12:32 - A Surprise Jam Session02:13:47 - Outro#Nikhilkamath #Podcast #WTFiswithNikhilKamath #WTFistheWorldofContent #Cinema #Movies #Media #Artists #OTT

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, the brilliant founder of Biocon and a true trailblazer in the biotech industry. We talked for two hours straight, diving into her 40-year journey in biotech and her life beyond business.In my eyes, she is a testament to woman entrepreneurs in India; no one else comes close.Kiran is not just an inspiration to me professionally but also a dear friend and neighbour. Our bond has grown over the years, and I can't help but look up to her in so many ways. Her passion for transforming healthcare and giving back to society is incredible. It's a story that can't be missed, told in a more candid manner than ever before.Follow #NikhilKamath here: Twitter https://twitter.com/nikhilkamathcio/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/Koo https://www.kooapp.com/profile/NikhilkamathFollow #KiranMazumdarShaw here: Twitter https://twitter.com/kiranshawInstagram https://www.instagram.com/kiranmazumdar_shaw/?hl=enLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmazumdarshaw/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KiranShaw1/#nikhilkamath #WTFiswithNikhilKamath #biocon #kiranmazumdarshaw #biotechnology #biopharmaceutics #pharma #medicine #women #dna #technology #enzymes #biology #brewing #beer #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #startup00:00 Intro00:54 Did you know Kiran was a football fan? 02:20 Humble beginnings and the way of life04:35 How Kiran became a brewmaster 7:24 Kiran's favourite beers as a pro taster 08:30 Kiran's take on friend Vijay Mallya 11:40 Lessons to learn from Vijay Mally’s story14:15 Kiran’s challenges as a female brewmaster16:40 Irish encounter: Serendipity in Kiran's entrepreneurial tale20:20 The untold story: What held Kiran back from entrepreneurship23:40 Enzyme technology - A deep dive25:35 Ways to make enzymes27:00 Greening effluents: A revolutionary treatment approach30:14 Biocon: Garage days and a brave banker who bet on Kiran34:29 Building a dream team: How Kiran attracted top talent38:38 Empowering over 100 entrepreneurs40:45 Golden entrepreneurial insight 42:40 What Kiran might have done differently44:40 1998: IP, Unilever, global benchmarks - The turning point48:10 How John charmed Kiran 50:50 AIG's incredible bet: How they got the best ROI!53:12 Conquering global markets: How Biocon became the largest producer of statins57:20 Pioneering anti-cancer and immunosuppressants58:18 Transforming the insulin market: Biocon's groundbreaking role1:00:40 Entrepreneurial pivots: Valuable insights for success1:02:10 IPO: The launchpad to Kiran's billionaire status1:05:20 How money defines Kiran1:09:15 Nikhil & Kiran's personal journey: Kids & family1:11:06 Demographic dynamics: India vs China fertility rates1:12:00 The power of giving back: Nikhil’s & Kiran's philanthropy; the Giving Pledge 1:14:43 The purpose behind this podcast1:19:15 India's policies and pharma climate1:22:10 Empowering India to lead, not follow!1:23:15 Kiran's view on retirement at 701:24:42 Virtue signalling unmasked: A candid look at today's world1:28:51 3 changes India needs 1:31:37 Empowering women in the workforce: Challenges and ESG perspectives1:36:03 Women's roles across sectors at Biocon 1:38:05 IP ownership: The key to long-term profitability1:40:45 How Biocon became the world's No. 1 biosimilar company1:44:47 Unraveling Biocon: Is it a holding company?1:45:43 Biotech startup guide: How to venture into the field 1:47:30 Bio-revolution: From cloning to designer babies1:49:16 Biotech startups to watch out for 1:51:07 Hottest biotech sectors right now 1:53:31 An emotional tribute, Nikhil thanks Kiran 1:54:37 Kiran's secret to overcoming challenges1:57:54 Pick the charity of your choice and be part of something incredible!1:59:04 Outro

From modest beginnings to an industry trailblazer, Kiran demonstrates her unfiltered, raw, bold self and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the difficulties she encountered while establishing a ground-breaking biotech company in India. She reveals honest entrepreneurial thoughts and tales that she has never divulged before. They go in-depth on Kiran's journey, her triumphs and setbacks, what she thinks would have made a difference, her personal life, and the key to her resiliency. This episode gives you a peek at how Kiran and Nikhil are similar and distinct in life, friendships, philosophy, entrepreneurship, and, most importantly, philanthropy. Stay tuned! Follow Nikhil here: Twitter https://twitter.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/ Koo https://www.kooapp.com/profile/Nikhilkamath Follow Kiran Mazumdar Shaw here: Twitter https://twitter.com/kiranshaw Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kiranmazumdar_shaw/?hl=en Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmazumdarshaw/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KiranShaw1/#nikhilkamath #WTFiswithNikhilKamath #biocon #kiranmazumdarshaw #biotechnology #biopharmaceutics #pharma #medicine #women #dna #technology #enzymes #biology #brewing #beer #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #startup

Forget what you've heard about sacrificing your health for career success! Our panellists are here to challenge that notion and drop some truth bombs. We've got the incredible Suniel Shetty, who's absolutely killing it at 60! Then there's Nithin, a total fitness junkie, and let's not forget about Mukesh Bansal, the mastermind behind one of India's largest fitness chains. These guys know firsthand that their bodies need love and care, just like iron that rusts when it's neglected. Get ready for a mind-blowing episode where our panellists get real about the impact of good and bad habits on their professional lives and overall well-being. They're spilling the beans on how achieving fitness, and vitality doesn't have to be daunting. It's all about embracing those small, consistent habits that match your goals and, most importantly, listening to what your body is telling you. #NikhilKamath : Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and Gruhas Twitter https://twitter.com/nikhilkamathcio Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio Koo https://www.kooapp.com/profile/Nikhilkamath#SunielShetty : Actor Twitter https://twitter.com/SunielVShetty Instagram https://www.instagram.com/suniel.shetty Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SunielVShetty/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/suniel-shetty#NithinKamath : Founder & CEO of Zerodha Twitter https://twitter.com/Nithin0dha Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nithinkamath Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nithin.kamath Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nithin-kamath Blog https://nithinkamath.me#MukeshBansal : Founder Myntra and Cult.fit Twitter https://twitter.com/mukeshbansal Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/mubansal/⁠#fitness⁠ ⁠#health⁠ ⁠#bollywood⁠ ⁠#wellness⁠ ⁠#workout⁠ ⁠#gym⁠ ⁠#motivation⁠ ⁠#exercise⁠ ⁠#yoga⁠ ⁠#nikhilkamath⁠ ⁠#WTFiswithNikhilKamath⁠ ⁠#food⁠ ⁠#entrepreneur⁠ ⁠#cardio⁠ ⁠#huberman

Suniel Shetty, Nithin Kamath, and Mukesh Bansal discuss the importance of fitness in their careers, the concept of passion and addiction, balanced diet, mindset of an action hero, fasting in religious traditions, impact of diet on overall health, self-perception and aging, personal exercise and diet habits, and finding positive takeaways.

Get ready for a gripping episode all about the EdTech revolution.. We've got Gaurav and Ronnie, the masterminds behind EdTech, joining forces with Jay, who went to the best colleges, and Nikhil, who went against the college tide.Don't miss out on this discussion, where we'll uncover the magic of personalized learning, gamification, and supercharged teachers reshaping the education scene. P.S: This episode brings you four diverse contrarian perspectives on EdTech in India that'll leave you wanting more! Nikhil Kamath - Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and Gruhas Follow Nikhil here:- Twitter https://twitter.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/ Koo https://www.kooapp.com/profile/Nikhilkamath Ronnie Screwvala Chairperson & Co-Founder - UpGrad - Building Careers of Tomorrow Follow Ronnie here:- Twitter https://twitter.com/RonnieScrewvala Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ronnie.screwvala Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RonnieScrewvala/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnie-screwvala Gaurav Munjal- Co-Founder and CEO at Unacademy Youtube @unacademy Twitter https://twitter.com/gauravmunjal Instagram instagram.com/gauravmunjal Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravmunjal8/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gauravmunjal.blog/ Jay Kotak - Co-Head at Kotak811 Follow Jay here:- Twitter https://twitter.com/jay_kotakone Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jay_kotakone Linked in https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayukotak#edtech #unacademy #nikhilkamath #education #educational #technology #iit #iim #jee #neet #sslc #icse #ai #podcast #upgrad #ronniescrewvala

Is the Education system undergoing a New Era of change? Is there a need for change? Is it for the better? With their contrarian views and diverse backgrounds, titans of their industry share their opinions. This conversation promises to challenge your perspective on traditional learning systems. Nikhil Kamath - Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and Gruhas Follow Nikhil here:- Twitter https://twitter.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/ Koo https://www.kooapp.com/profile/Nikhilkamath Ronnie Screwvala Chairperson & Co-Founder - UpGrad - Building Careers of Tomorrow Follow Ronnie here:- Twitter https://twitter.com/RonnieScrewvala Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ronnie.screwvala Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RonnieScrewvala/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnie-screwvala Gaurav Munjal- Co-Founder and CEO at Unacademy Youtube ⁠ @unacademy ⁠ Twitter https://twitter.com/gauravmunjal Instagram instagram.com/gauravmunjal Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravmunjal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gauravmunjal.blog/Jay Kotak - Co-Head at Kotak811 Follow Jay here:- Twitter https://twitter.com/jay_kotakone Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jay_kotakone Linked in https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayukotak

OpenAI’s ChatGPT has taken the world by storm since it was made publically available. It promises to revolutionise the way we work, in sectors from finance, to medicine, law and media. But without a clear understanding of the full potential and consequences of this technology, are we sleepwalking into disaster? AI expert Varun Mayya seems to think so. Hear his thoughts, along with Nikhil, Tanmay, Umang and Amrameya’s in Episode 4 of the WTF is podcast.Nikhil Kamath - Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and GruhasFollow Nikhil here:-Twitter https://twitter.com/nikhilkamathcio/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/Koo https://www.kooapp.com/profile/Nikhilkamath#VarunMayya - CEO of Scenes & Tech ExpertFollow Varun here:-Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@VarunMayyahttps://www.youtube.com/aevytvTwitter https://twitter.com/VarunMayyaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/thevarunmayya/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/varunmayya#TanmayBhat - Social Media Sensation and ComedianFollow Tanmay here:-Youtube @TanmayBhatYouTube  Twitter https://twitter.com/thetanmay/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tanmaybhat/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetanmay/#UmangBedi - Co-founder of Josh and Dailyhunt, former CEO of Meta IndiaFollow Umang here:-Instagram https://www.instagram.com/umang.bedi/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/umangbedi/#AprameyaRadhakrishna - Co-founder of TaxiForSure and KooFollow Aprameya here:-Twitter https://twitter.com/aprameya/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprameyaradhakrishna/Koo https://www.kooapp.com/profile/aprameya/Instagram https://instagram.com/aprameyar/#nikhilkamath #podcast #WTFiswithNikhilKamath #WTFisChatGPT #ChatGPT #OpenAI #AI #artificialintelligence

The art of selling isn’t simple, but Kishore Biyani - the legendary ‘father of modern retail’ in India; Vidit Aatrey - Co-Founder of the $5 billion dollar e-commerce company Meesho; and Sujeet Kumar - Founder of the B2B industry leader Udaan - make it look easy. They don’t always agree, though...Expect raw, in-depth, and sometimes heated insights into why some products fly off the (virtual) shelves while others fail, successes and failures on the journey to growing multi-billion dollar businesses, and why e-commerce is inescapable - we either sell or get sold to.Follow Nikhil here:-Twitter https://twitter.com/nikhilkamathcio/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/Koo https://www.kooapp.com/profile/Nikhilkamath#KishoreBiyani - Founder of Future Group, Big Bazaar - Godfather of Indian e-commerce#SujeetKumar - Co-founder of UdaanFollow Sujeet here:-Twitter https://twitter.com/Sujeet_fkLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sujeet-kumar-90039b16#ViditAatrey - Co-founder of MeeshoFollow Vidit here:-Twitter https://twitter.com/viditaatreyLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidit-aatrey-a3639120#nikhilkamath #podcast #ecommerce #WTFiswithNikhilKamath #WTFisEcommerce #KishoreBiyani #meesho #flipkart #amazon #walmart #udaan #blissclub #myntra #brand #marketing #products