People by WTF

Rishi Sunak says patience is a bigger competitive advantage than speed, that every decision that reaches a leader is 50-50 by definition because if it weren't someone else would have made it, that the long term is just a succession of short terms you either survived or got kicked out of, and that the thing he wishes he'd done more of in his career is read fiction — because non-fiction tells you what to do and how to do it but fiction teaches you why and gives you a deeper understanding of people.Akshata Murty says her identity was never her father's name or her husband's title, that the middle path between stoicism and epicureanism is where the answer almost always lives, and that the validation she chases is impact — not position, not wealth, not the approval of people who've already decided who she is.First couple's episode we've ever done, and it went places none of us expected.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction06:04 Foundery: India's consumer brand accelerator12:20 Storytelling as a leadership superpower18:05 Parents' pharmacy inspired political career24:04 Educating children in the AI era30:05 Leaning into human skills over AI36:17 How Rishi and Akshata decide differently42:10 Goldman Sachs to Prime Minister journey48:03 Patience as an underrated competitive advantage54:15 Entering politics: resilience, patience, service1:00:06 Staying unapologetically Indian in British politics1:06:51 Life inside 10 Downing Street1:12:20 AI sovereignty and global trade tensions1:18:32 De-globalisation and supply chain resilience1:24:38 Free trade, tariffs, and level playing fields1:31:17 Akshata's identity beyond famous family1:37:53 Validation through impact, not inheritance1:44:04 Finding balance between desire and austerity1:50:04 Being kind to yourself after failure1:56:42 Identity, heritage, and the living bridge2:03:03 Nostalgic Bangalore food and childhood memories2:09:05 Why young Indians should enter politics2:16:03 Education, financial literacy, and compounding2:22:04 Learning to learn in the AI age2:29:52 How Rishi and Akshata use AI daily2:37:09 Can AI truly be creative?2:44:06 Losing the Prime Ministership: lessons in dharma2:51:30 Poets versus politicians: who should we hear?2:58:17 Motivating young people to shape policyNikhil KamathCo-founder of Zerodha and GruhasHost of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' PodcastTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcioRishi SunakYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rishisunakX: https://x.com/RishiSunak?s=20Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rishisunakmpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rishisunakAkshata MurtyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@akshataonlineX: https://x.com/anmurtyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rishisunakmpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rishisunakWatch on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4nsm4eznhttps://tinyurl.com/yme92c59https://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th#WTFiswithnikhilkamath#PeopleByWTF#WTFOnline

Rishi Sunak says he could not function without his marriage, that losing the most public job in the world taught him that the Gita was right about focusing on dharma and not outcomes, and that the blank canvas at 45 is more exciting than the track that got him there. Akshata Murty says she’s not stuck on being her father’s daughter or her husband’s wife, she is clear on who she is than any title ever made her and the answer to most things lives in balance, somewhere between stoicism and epicureanism. First couple's episode. Full conversation drops soon.#nikhilkamath Co-founder of Zerodha and GruhasHost of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' PodcastTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/#rishisunak Former PM of the UKYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@rishisunakX - https://x.com/RishiSunak?s=20Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rishisunakmp/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rishisunakLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishi-sunak#akshatamurty Businesswoman and PhilanthropistYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@akshataonlineX - https://x.com/anmurtyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rishisunakmp/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rishisunakLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshata-murty-5a04232Watch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4nsm4eznWatch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/yme92c59Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th#WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

One of them says the Gita's line on duty over outcomes is what got him through the most public failure of his life. The other says her identity has never been her father's name or her husband's title. They've been together 20 years and still argue about ice cream flavours. First couple's episode we've ever done.#nikhilkamath Co-founder of Zerodha and GruhasHost of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' PodcastTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathkamathcio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/Watch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4nsm4eznWatch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/yme92c59Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th#WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

I sat down with Chamath Palihapitiya. He sold a company to Nvidia for $20 billion, woke up the next morning, saw $13 billion hit the account, and felt nothing. This is a guy who grew up in a home with alcoholism and abuse, immigrated to Canada with nothing, lost billions on SPACs, rebuilt, and now says the whole game is exactly that — a game. We got into the uncomfortable stuff: why pain is the single best predictor of entrepreneurial success, why investing is never a team sport and anyone who says otherwise is losing money, and why Bitcoin has a structural flaw that will permanently cap its ceiling. Chamath makes the case that Trump is the most effective political athlete America has ever seen, that some form of socialism is probably inevitable if we don't fix student debt and housing, and that his next obsession is building the machine that makes the machine — a software factory for the AI era.00:00 Introduction06:09 Chamath’s Painful Childhood & Hunger11:16 What Actually Matters Beyond Success17:06 Business as a Game, Not Life22:04 The Machine That Makes Machines29:11 Trump, Trade & America’s Political Reset37:30 Investing Lessons: Conviction Over Consensus43:12 Bitcoin’s Structural Flaws & Limitations49:56 The Conceptual Stack for AI Investing55:12 AI Hype, Valuations & Catastrophising58:26 Socialism’s Inevitable Rise & Boundary Fixes1:03:48 Building Sovereign Social Media from India#nikhilkamath Co-founder of Zerodha and GruhasHost of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' PodcastTwitter : https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/#chamathpalihapitiyaLinkedIN : https://www.linkedin.com/in/chamath/X - https://x.com/chamathWatch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4nsm4eznWatch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/yme92c59Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th#WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline #chamath #chamathpalihapitiya #nvidia #software #ai #business #trump #podcast

Chamath Palihapitiya has made and lost billions. He backed Tesla, Bitcoin, and the Golden State Warriors when everyone told him he was insane. Now he's building what he calls a software factory — the machine that makes the machine. We talked about why pain is a prerequisite for scale, why socialism might be closer than any capitalist wants to admit, and why none of the metrics society uses to measure success actually mean anything. This was not a polished conversation.Chamath Palihapitiya has made and lost billions. He backed Tesla, Bitcoin, and the Golden State Warriors when everyone told him he was insane. Now he's building what he calls a software factory — the machine that makes the machine. We talked about why pain is a prerequisite for scale, why socialism might be closer than any capitalist wants to admit, and why none of the metrics society uses to measure success actually mean anything. This was not a polished conversation.#nikhilkamath Co-founder of Zerodha and GruhasHost of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' PodcastTwitter : https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/#chamathpalihapitiyaLinkedIN : https://www.linkedin.com/in/chamath/X - https://x.com/chamathWatch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4nsm4eznWatch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/yme92c59Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th#WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline #chamath #chamathpalihapitiya #nvidia #software #ai #business #trump #podcast

I sat down with Dario Amodei in Bangalore. He built Claude, but he started as a biologist looking for a tool to cure disease. Today, he's at the helm of an AI revolution that he compares to a tsunami society is actively ignoring. We got into the heavy stuff: why Anthropic secretly withheld a working model before ChatGPT existed, whether AI is on the verge of consciousness, and if outsourcing our thinking is going to make humans measurably stupider. Dario makes the case that coding is a dying skill, critical thinking is our last real edge, and the absurd concentration of power in AI right now is a massive problem—even though he’s one of the people holding it.#nikhilkamath Co founder of Zerodha and GruhasHost of “WTF is” and “People By WTF” PodcastTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/#DarioamodeiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dario-amodei/X: https://x.com/DarioAmodeiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dario.amodei/Watch “WTF is” Podcast on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4nsm4eznWatch “People By WTF” Podcast on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/yme92c59Watch “WTF Online” on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th#WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline #claude #claudeindia #podcast #anthropic #anthropicclaude #anthropicai #ai #aivideo #claude Timestamps:00:00 Introduction06:13 Scaling laws explained simply13:27 Trust, humility, and corporate motives22:44 Using Claude personally, AI knowing you31:03 Rich people criticizing their own system37:05 India's role and IT partnerships44:15 Will AI surpass humans at everything50:17 Career advice for young Indians56:38 Open source vs closed AI models1:02:40 Biotech as the next big bet

Dario Amodei runs a company valued at tens of billions of dollars, building the very AI systems he warns could reshape everything. So I asked him directly: isn't this a bit like rich people saying capitalism is bad? His answer surprised me. We went deep on the economics, the geopolitics, the safety debate, and why the people building AI might actually be the most paranoid about it. A long, honest, no-script conversation about the technology that's about to change all of our lives.#nikhilkamath Co-founder of Zerodha and GruhasHost of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' PodcastTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilka...Instagram: @nikhilkamathcio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c...Facebook: @nikhilkamathcio #DarioamodeiLinkedIN- @dario-amodeiX - https://x.com/DarioAmodeiInstagram - @dario.amodei Watch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4n...Watch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/ym...Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4t...#WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline #claude #claudeindia #podcast #anthropic #anthropicclaude #anthropicai #ai #aivideo #claude

I sat down with Yuval Noah Harari at the World Economic Forum in Davos and we ended up covering everything from why Christianity's core story is essentially "you are loved by an omnipotent God" to why Greenland might just be the world's most expensive real estate play. He walked me through how algorithms were handed the job of managing public conversation and optimised for hate because hate drives engagement, how AI is about to become the new rabbi because it can read every religious text ever written, and why the friendship between Europe and America — built over generations — is being thrown away for a bit of ice. He also told me that the biggest political achievement in human history was governments spending more on healthcare than military for the first time — and that it's being deliberately destroyed.Footage courtesy: WEF | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | Source: • Davos 2026 Highlights | World Economic For... [00:00:18 - 00:00:29]#nikhilkamath Co-founder of Zerodha and Gruhas Host of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' PodcastTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram: / nikhilkamathcioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkam... Facebook: / nikhilkamathcio #YuvalNoahHarari @YuvalNoahHarariX - https://x.com/harari_yuval Instagram - / yuval_noah_harari Youtube - / @yuvalnoahharari 00:00 Introduction01:31 History, change, and writing books03:57 Religion as humanity's most powerful fiction09:33 Geopolitics, power, and losing trust16:27 Greenland, tariffs, and negotiation tactics19:53 Democracy's self-correcting mechanism under threat28:19 AI taking over religion's authority33:44 Purpose, suffering, and controlling your mind39:59 Algorithms destroyed the public conversation48:02 No purpose, just understanding suffering55:06 Who actually runs the world today1:02:38 Nobody runs the world alone1:07:50 Can capitalism survive without human effort1:14:44 Venezuela, Iran, and rebuilding democracy1:21:11 Don't believe everything is just powerWatch '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

Is religion dying, or is it just being replaced by AI? We are living through a dramatic geopolitical shift. The rules we grew up with are being rewritten. I sat down with historian and author Yuval Noah Harari at the World Economic Forum to understand if we are witnessing the end of an era or the beginning of something entirely new. From the "madness" of the US-Europe split to the private conversations between Putin and Xi that nobody talks about, this conversation connects the dots.Footage courtesy: WEF | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 |Source: • Davos 2026 Highlights | World Economic For... [00:00:00 - 00:00:12] [00:01:09 - 00:01:17]#nikhilkamath Co-founder of Zerodha and Gruhas Host of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' PodcastX: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram: / nikhilkamathcio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkam... Facebook: / nikhilkamathcio #YuvalNoahHarari @YuvalNoahHarariX - https://x.com/harari_yuval Instagram - / yuval_noah_harari Youtube - / @yuvalnoahharari 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

Elon Musk × Nikhil Kamath — अब हिन्दी में।आपकी रिक्वेस्ट पर, हमने पूरा एपिसोड हिन्दी में डब किया है ताकि यह बातचीत और भी लोगों तक पहुंच सके।Timestamps :00:00 – Settling in02:08 – On X, text vs video, how people communicate06:45 – Collective consciousness09:54 – Meaning of life, Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy14:16 – Individuals vs collectives17:35 – What makes a company worth investing in20:00 – Work Elon is most excited about across Tesla, SpaceX and xAI23:35 – Starlink explained simply29:45 – UHI, and “Working will be optional”: what that means34:35 – Marshmallow test & delayed gratification36:13 – The letter X42:15 – Money, energy and the far future46:13 – AI, US debt & what productivity unlocks51:07 – Matrix, Simulation theory & probabilities56:30 – Morality, religion & GTA1:01:25 – Elon’s version of the simulation 1:03:17 – Elon’s Kids, Family structure & Nature vs. Nurture1:12:33 – Should kids still go to college?1:14:52 – How to regulate AI1:20:08 – Language, history, and what remains timeless1:23:22 — Movies vs podcasts1:24:33 — Can AI understand human nuance?1:26:01 — Where would Elon invest?1:27:52 —David vs Goliath1:30:03 — Humour, Friendship & Politics1:37:00 — Politics, influence, and business1:38:53 — Global trade, tariffs, Free markets1:41:11 — The relationship between business and government1:43:21 — DOGE 1:46:47 — Philanthropy1:47:39 — H1B & Immigration Laws1:51:17 — Advice for people building1:52:00 — Value creation and hard work1:53:26 — Closing thoughts & gratitude#NikhilKamath Entrepreneur & InvestorHost of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' Podcast X: 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/#elonmusk X - https://x.com/elonmuskWatch '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

A long conversation with #ElonMusk about work, consciousness, family, money, AI and how the future might unfold. No script, no performance, just two people thinking out loud. A big thank you to Manoj Ladwa - a close friend of many years and a remarkable connector of India to the world and the world to India. Through India Global Forum, he has built one of the most influential platforms showcasing India’s rise. As I’ve said before, this is India’s decade, and leaders like @ManojLadwa and India Global Forum will be the flag bearers in making that a reality.Timestamp:00:00 – Settling in & the first few minutes of conversation02:00 – On X, text vs video, how people communicate05:00 – Free speech, balance and how platforms shape thought07:30 – Collective consciousness & translation across languages10:30 – Meaning of life, Hitchhiker’s Guide & asking the right questions13:30 – Individuals vs collectives16:00 – How progress happens and why teams matter18:30 – What makes a company worth investing in20:00 – Work Elon is most excited about across Tesla, SpaceX and xAI22:00 – Self-driving, real-world AI and Optimus23:30 – Starlink explained simply27:00 – Cities, rural life and how AI may change where we live30:00 – “Working will be optional”: what that means33:00 – UHI, deflation and the next 20 years36:00 – Marshmallow test & delayed gratification38:00 – On kids, family and time40:00 – The letter X42:00 – Money, energy and the far future47:00 – AI, debt & what productivity unlocks50:00 – Simulation theory & probabilities55:00 – Morality, religion & what makes societies stable59:00 – Family structure & the future of population1:03:00 – Nature, nurture & potential1:07:00 – Should kids still go to college?1:11:00 – Truth, beauty, curiosity in AI1:18:00 – Podcasts, content, and how stories are changing1:23:00 – Language, history, and what remains timeless#NikhilKamath Entrepreneur & Investor Host of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' Podcast X: 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/ #elonmusk X - https://x.com/elonmusk 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

Here’s to delaying gratification. The future belongs to the patient. #NikhilKamath Entrepreneur & Investor Host of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' PodcastX: 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/ #elonmuskX - https://x.com/elonmuskWatch '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

What struck me most in this conversation with AR Rahman was not his mastery but his humility. He talks openly about fear, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and why he constantly leaves comfort to evolve.We got into everything, Bombay Dreams, London, Hollywood, Oscars, classical music’s future, AI composition, spiritual surrender, and why consistency matters more than lifestyle.If you’ve ever wondered how someone stays grounded while being celebrated globally, you should watch this!Timestamps:00:00 – Early Life, Bangalore–Chennai Roots03:17 – Childhood Trauma, Losing His Father & Growing Up in Studios08:25 – Mother’s Strength, Family Survival & Entering Music Young10:30 – Playing for Composers, Jingles & Early Experiments13:30 – Building Panchathan Studio & Mani Ratnam Discovery24:00 – The 90s Trend Change & Redefining Indian Music26:36 – Classical Music, Gurus & The Spiritual Side of Art31:00 – AI, Contrarian Thinking & Beating Predictive Models34:29 – Talent, Practice, Singing & Evolving at Any Age40:00 – Global Work: UN, KM Conservatory & Purpose-Driven Projects43:18 – Fame, Privacy & The Price of Being Recognised47:15 – Creativity, Tech & DM Collaborations53:33 – Live Experiences, Theatre & Reinventing Entertainment56:15 – Meta Glasses & His Passion Project1:14:12 –His Personal Headspace, Altruism & Religious Beliefs1:29:40 – Tu Hi Re: The Making, History & Magic Behind the Song1:35:40 – The Future of Cinema: Immersive Screens, Haptics & Sound1:43:54 – Final Thoughts: India, Scale, News & What’s On His Mind #nikhilkamath : Co-founder of Zerodha and GruhasHost of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' PodcastTwitter: 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/#arrahman : Indian musical composer and record producerTwitter - https://x.com/arrahmanInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/arrahman/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/arrahman/Threads - https://www.threads.com/@arrahmanWatch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4nsm4eznWatch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/yme92c59Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th#WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

Building the next Uber in India? Dara shares lessons on competition, EVs, quick commerce, and how he helped build Uber through chaos.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:22 - Dara’s visits to India01:58 - Uber’s Indian competitors04:42 - Growing up in Iran10:47 - Dara on religion & spirituality16:40 - From Iran to US19:54 - Key lesson from Barry Diller28:05 - How AI can reinvent travel32:12 - Dara’s vision for fixing travel34:50 - Decoding taste from data36:48 - What Uber really represents38:48 - Selling Uber Eats to Zomato42:10 - Opportunities in mobility, delivery & quick commerce44:32 - Authenticity & collaboration49:26 - David vs. Goliath: Uber’s image strategy53:29 - Team rivalry: strategy or risk?55:59 - DoorDash vs. Uber57:24 - Why India matters to Uber58:31 - Opportunity vs. TAM1:01:50 - Why quick commerce hasn’t taken off in the US1:05:15 - Autonomous vehicles vs. drivers1:10:02 - AVs & Indian roads1:12:39 - Data challenges1:13:29 - Cooking automation & the future of dining1:17:36 - Building brands without ads1:20:27 - Labour costs & immigration policies1:21:03 - China’s incredible EVs1:24:51 - The EV slowdown1:26:48 - Will Uber become a super app?1:29:39 - What would Dara build today?#NikhilKamath - Investor & EntrepreneurTwitter: [https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio] (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm9WZVh3cHVTX3JEeGptVjlOZ1R3cW5rVkZJUXxBQ3Jtc0tuekFjWnRXME9XUUVLcDNCTk9YcHd5OU1MV1NMamE0cWE1T25meGJ4VWRMa21OY3VYLWM2T05iOUJtYTNWbWRSLW5YUXNzTTRHUUpjOGdZSGJzNEYxMkt2Y2hmWVNUeU51Nk5MRFVieVNtSTJwMkFXZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fnikhilkamathcio&v=wHQiewz8k9g)LinkedIN: [](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGNsNjlxS2NyU3VxOUNIQU1VUmczaWNobmtJd3xBQ3Jtc0tsVmczaDdwdkpMZWlNaVdISk1mQUFfbmhZNVB2al9OU1hwbF9rYTFoMFJGN2FKRnFreXFEaXZhRGttd2xLRHBpQVhIS19XaW5wQTZ3UjB6bm5vazVmdUkwSEdsU0MxS1lXYmJvVnhlekVRczc0RmdTRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fnikhilkamathcio&v=wHQiewz8k9g) https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/#DaraKhosrowshahi -CEO, Uber Twitter: https://x.com/dkhos LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dara-khosrowshahi-70949862/#WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

I finally sat down with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, to discuss the launch of GPT-5, its differences, whether we’re inching closer to agent-like AI, what it takes to build a future that’s moving at breakneck speed.00:00 - Intro01:13 - What’s New in GPT-5?02:54 - Sam on First Principles, Careers & Future Industries05:47 - What’s Possible with GPT-507:09 - Building on GPT-5: Skills & Science Applications10:28 - Mastering Today’s AI Tools11:37 - Sam’s Self-Perception & Edge at 1913:42 - Is Humility Still an Advantage?18:51 - Parenthood & Why He Chose It21:19 - How Marriage, Religion & Kids Will Evolve22:20 - Capitalism, Democracy & The Odds of Socialism25:44 - Does AGI Make Capital Obsolete?28:25 - Marginal Utility & the Fate of Wrappers34:15 - Is Contrarian Thinking an Edge?37:33 - AGI vs. Human Intelligence38:56 - The Future of Robotics40:55 - Where the Form Factor is Headed42:54 - Climate Change & AI in India#NikhilKamath - Investor & EntrepreneurTwitter: [https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm9WZVh3cHVTX3JEeGptVjlOZ1R3cW5rVkZJUXxBQ3Jtc0tuekFjWnRXME9XUUVLcDNCTk9YcHd5OU1MV1NMamE0cWE1T25meGJ4VWRMa21OY3VYLWM2T05iOUJtYTNWbWRSLW5YUXNzTTRHUUpjOGdZSGJzNEYxMkt2Y2hmWVNUeU51Nk5MRFVieVNtSTJwMkFXZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fnikhilkamathcio&v=wHQiewz8k9g)LinkedIN: [](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGNsNjlxS2NyU3VxOUNIQU1VUmczaWNobmtJd3xBQ3Jtc0tsVmczaDdwdkpMZWlNaVdISk1mQUFfbmhZNVB2al9OU1hwbF9rYTFoMFJGN2FKRnFreXFEaXZhRGttd2xLRHBpQVhIS19XaW5wQTZ3UjB6bm5vazVmdUkwSEdsU0MxS1lXYmJvVnhlekVRczc0RmdTRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fnikhilkamathcio&v=wHQiewz8k9g)https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/#SamAltman - CEO, OpenAITwitter: https://x.com/samaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samhaltman/#WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

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

When I was starting out, this is the kind of conversation I wish I had access to. I sat down with Vinod Khosla, one of the sharpest minds in venture, and asked him the questions every young founder has on their mind.What industries will matter in 2035? Should you build for cities, small towns, or somewhere no one’s looking yet?Also listeners! Just a heads up that we recorded this episode on July 7, 2025, so some details might have changed since then.#NikhilKamath - Investor & EntrepreneurTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcioLinkedIn: / nikhilkamathcio Instagram: / nikhilkamathcio Facebook: / nikhilkamathcio #VinodKhosla - Co-founder, Sun Microsystems & Founder, Khosla VenturesTwitter: https://x.com/vkhoslaLinkedIN: / vinod-khosla-65387416 Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:10 - Vinod’s Early Life & Tech Fascination04:43 - What Part of Vinod’s Education Shaped Him Most?06:17 - Why Certainty is Overrated09:46 - Investor Mindsets: Skeptic vs Contrarian13:36 - Identity, Purpose & Persistence19:47 - What Still Drives Vinod at 70?27:15 - Why Cities Need Fewer Cars30:20 - AI: Bad For Big Cities & Good For Small Towns?32:19 - Vinod’s Best Advice to Young Founders37:55 - Generalist or Specialist: What’s Better?43:03 - Post AI World: Free Education & Healthcare?48:40 - Will AI Make A Free Stanford Education Possible?55:03 - A Deflated Economy in an AI World1:00:53 - Why Strategic Entrepreneurs Win1:05:44 - Speculation vs Adaptation: What Helps You Win?1:08:25 - Will All Mobility Be Electric?1:10:09 - Why Passion Matters More Than People Think1:13:02 - Are We in an AI Bubble?1:16:48 - What Blockchain is Really Good At1:20:35 - Will India’s IT Sector Survive the AI Shift?1:21:51 - OutroWatch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4nsm4eznWatch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/yme92c59Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th#WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

In this upcoming episode, I sat down with Vinod Khosla, Sun Microsystems Co-founder and Founder of Khosla Ventures to find out where tomorrow’s big bets lie and why contrarian thinking still pays off.#NikhilKamath - Investor & EntrepreneurTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcioLinkedIn: / nikhilkamathcio Instagram: / nikhilkamathcio Facebook: / nikhilkamathcio #VinodKhosla - Co-founder, Sun Microsystems & Founder, Khosla VenturesTwitter: https://x.com/vkhoslaLinkedIN: / vinod-khosla-65387416 Watch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4nsm4eznWatch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/yme92c59Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th#WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

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 & EntrepreneurTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/#NikeshArora - CEO, Palo Alto NetworksTwitter: https://x.com/nikesharoraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikesh-arora-02894670/Timestamps:00:00 - IntroChapter 1: Action vs Inaction01:51 - Nikesh’s Early Years04:17 - The Real Threats in Cybersecurity08:13 - What Will Outlast the Disruptions?Chapter 2: Can We Ever Be Safe Again?10:31 - Rethinking Safety in a Changing World12:44 - How to Look at the Cybersecurity Landscape14:55 - Where AI is Taking the Industry23:42 - If Interfaces Don’t Matter, What Does?25:44 - What Happens When AI is Everywhere?Chapter 3: Money, Meaning, Maslow32:15 - Why Language Models Are Just the Starting Point35:57 - Build the Brain or Protect It?38:33 - What Founders Should Pay Attention To41:23 - Lessons from the Evolution of Silicon Valley42:28 - 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 Experience59:25 - Moving into Tech and Leadership1:00:08 - Building vs Leading: What to Choose1:06:38 - Stories from Google & SoftBank1:16:11 - How Risk Appetite Evolves1:20:18 - Closing ReflectionsWatch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4nsm4eznWatch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/yme92c59Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotifyhttps://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th#WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

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

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 - Intro01:32 - Ted’s favourite Indian creator02:15 - Netflix’s journey, pivots & vision08:34 - Netflix’s hiring culture11:52 - Ted’s journalism roots14:06 - Ted’s childhood & relationship with money16:39 - Rapid fire & banter18:17 - How much of the world is narrative?19:52 - Competing with Blockbuster25:13 - Content choices, projections & finding tribes28:05 - What defines success for Netflix33:56 - How to best serve your story?37:15 - Career advice & work cultures in India vs. US41:02 - Will Netflix produce theatrical movies?42:20 - Future of the theatre business45:30 - The next big disruption47:40 - Can AI create movies?51:42 - Netflix’s tech & what it’s doing right57:38 - Competing with other distributors1:02:39 - Netflix’s streaming strategy1:03:44 - What happens to conventional TV?1:05:01 - Why people love true crime1:06:11 - Why Netflix isn’t betting on live sports broadcasting1:10:24 - India’s subscription model: why it’s a tough sell1:13:29 - Will Netflix have an ads-only model?1:16:58 - Married life1:18:43 - How important is India for Netflix?1:21:57 - Adapting to country-specific dynamics1:24:28 - How Netflix greenlights projects1:24:53 - A founder’s baggage: filling big shoes1:28:17 - Validation & leadership1:32:11 - Indian personality who left a lasting impression on Ted1:34:11 - Ted’s secret to greenlighting hits1:41:36 - How diversity contributes to Netflix’s success1:42:42 - Can Netflix be global & local in India?1:44:47 - Hollywood vs. Netflix1:45:49 - Netflix’s role in podcasting’s future1:47:16 - Youth & attention span1:48:44 - Netflix’s future in gaming1:51:56 - Closing thoughtsWatch '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

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

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

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

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 - Introduction01:12 - Bill’s frequent visits to India02:22 - Bill’s memoir Source Code, childhood and family dynamics07:51 - Success in today’s capitalistic world09:28 - 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 richest29:05 - Money: Motivation to make it v/s be Altruistic?34:25 - How Bill relates to the youth39:15 - 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_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#PeopleByWTF #WTFiswithnikhilkamath #WTFOnline

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/@billgatesWatch '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

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 Future38:09 - In A World Without Fear 39:40 - Generational Shift in Optimism

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

Timestamps -00:00 - Introduction4:10 - Chapter 1 - Childhood9:00 - Student Life15:55 - Chapter 2 - Parallels between Politics & Entrepreneurship17:36 - Competition in Politics20:14 - Skills required to enter the field of Politics30:39 - Importance of Ideology and Idealism38:02 - Social Media and 'Moti Chamdi' in Politics44:10 - Anxiety, Setbacks & Risk-Taking Ability54:31 - Impact of Policymaking1:01:26 - Stepping out of the Comfort Zone and learning from setbacks1:15:18 - Personal Relationships1:20:05 - Politics and Money1:28:50 - Chapter 3 - Governance and Global Politics1:31:20 - India's Global Standing in Tech1:38:09 - India’s Global Marketing and Geopolitics1:46:38 - Chapter 4 - Conclusion (& some fun)1:55:00 - Concluding Views and Vision for the Youth#NarendraModi - Prime Minister of IndiaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/narendramodiLinkedIN: https://in.linkedin.com/in/narendramodiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/narendramodi/Twitter: https://x.com/narendramodi#NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha and GruhasHost of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' PodcastTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/#PeopleByWTF #WTFiswithnikhilkamath

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_appFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/#KumarBirla - Chairman of the Aditya Birla GroupTime 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 types38:00 - “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 side55:08 - Birla Family’s relationship with Mahatma Gandhi 1:01:55 - Kumar’s College Life 1:04:50 - Thoughts on Expressing Extreme Emotions1:14:49 - Chapter 2 - Life, post becoming a Chartered Accountant1:21:56 - 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 entrepreneurs2:10:27 - Time to Pivot in Business | People Management 2:15:08 - Kumar on Intentional Living 2:17:20 - Closing Thoughts#peoplebywtf #wtfiswithnikhilkamath

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

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_appFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ #YannLeCun Professor at NYU, VP & Chief AI Scientist at MetaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yann-lecun/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yannlecun/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yann.lecunTwitter: https://x.com/ylecun**Timestamps:**00:00 Yann’s Intro01:50 Difference between an Engineer and a Scientist03:15 Yann’s interest in AI and Mathematics04:05 Godfather of AI | Yann’s feelings about it05:22 Teaching & fame at NYU06:00 Heroes in Science07:46 Three problems with the world - Yann’s lens10:18 What is AI and how did we get here?13:13 What is intelligence? | The Elephant Analogy 15:00 AI - perception & understanding16:20 The two branches of AI - solving & learning17:30 Emergence of classical computer science | Heuristic programming20:15 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 Learning32:22 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 perspective50:00 What is a neural network language model & how does it work?58:00 The AI tree | LLMs59:55 The next challenge of AI1:01:40 - Pictures/ Videos - what's happening there?01:03:20 LLM’s limited memory | Types of memory01:04:45 AI’s path to human like learning01:10:26 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 change01:18:50 Building data centers in India - Yann’s thoughts01:21:09 What should a 25 y/o build in the AI space? | Careers in the AI space01:26:18 What should an investor invest in | Yann’s future prediction01:29:13 What happens to human intelligence in an AI world?01:32:09 What is intelligence? | Final Verdict01:34:00 The end or just the beginning?

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 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/ #YannLeCun Professor at NYU, VP & Chief AI Scientist at MetaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yann-lecun/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yannlecun/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yann.lecunTwitter: https://x.com/ylecun

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 - Introduction02:40 - India Stack03:25- Journey of Infosys06:24 - Imagining India - Digitising the Future08:15 - Nandan on meeting Rohini09:40 - Journey of India Stack: Aadhar13:11 - DPI - Digital Public Infrastructure15:07 - Online Authentication & KYC17:15 - Jan Dhan Program19:00 - E- sign/ Digilocker20:40 - 2016 - a big digital transformation for India22:36 - BHIM - Ease of Payments26:49 - How has UPI changed India’s ecosystem?30:00 - Nandan on vision with Population Scale32:50 - Account Aggregation37:40 - Fast TAG & broad benefits of UPI40:10 - 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 Beckn49:10 - Nandan on Artificial Intelligence55:40 - What is Finternet?1:01:20 - Rapid Fire With Nandan1:04:00 - Advice to 20 y/o with fundingReading Resources for more information -https://nksqr.notion.site/Additional-Resources-Nikhil-Kamath-x-Nandan-Nilekani-People-by-WTF-Ep-3-101a9e22882a80dea449edf52c8c1676#NikhilKamath - Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and GruhasTwitter: [https://www.twitter.com/nikhilkamathcio]LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcioInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio#NandanNilekani - Co-founder of Infosys, Ex-Chairman of UIDAITwitter - https://x.com/nandannilekani#nikhilkamath #WTFiswithNikhilKamath #PeoplebyWTF

Catching up with an old friend and picking his brain about India's tech future. #NikhilKamath #NandanNilekani #WTFiswithNikhilKamath #PeoplebyWTF

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 GruhasTwitter: [https://www.twitter.com/nikhilkamathcio](https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcioInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio#RanbirKapoor

Just two friends catching up, stay tuned!

Episode 1 of ‘People by WTF'; where we have one-on-one conversations with personalities who stand out in various industries! In this 30 min exclusive with Bill Gates, we speak about his experience with India, from his early Microsoft days to his work with The Gates Foundation. We also cover topics such as the role of philanthropy in society, energy transition, the possibilities of AGI, along with its impact on society, money, and jobs. If Bill Gates were a 25-year-old building in India today, what would he do?#NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and GruhasTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/nikhilkamathcioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcioInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcioFacebook: 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

We spoke about AGI, energy transition, philanthropy and more. Stay tuned! Nikhil Kamath - 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 Bill Gates - 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 #nikhilkamath #WTFiswithNikhilKamath #PeoplebyWTF