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WTF is with Nikhil Kamath

Nikhil Kamath

58 episodes · Explicit

"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.

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  1. Is AI a Bubble? I Asked the People Building It | WTF is AI?

    · 2 h 29 min

    Access the full data and references used in this episode below. Please open this alongside the episode while watching. https://canva.link/jzw1hvv14z38mew Footage Credits & Sources 1. Elon Musk Footage Source: The…

  2. AI: The Future, or the Fad of the Season? | WTF is AI? | Trailer

    · 0:39

    I went to San Francisco with a basic question: if AI can do more of the work, where does that leave the person doing it today? I asked Akshay Kothari of Notion, Vijay Krishnan of Turing, and Ricursive Intelligence’s…

  3. Who Gets To Decide How India Pays? | WTF is Payments? | Trailer

    · 2:43

    I wanted to start by drawing a diagram of the different kinds of payments and how we got here. We use UPI for everything from everyday purchases to applying for an IPO, but using it and understanding it are different…

  4. Will ChatGPT Book Your Next Holiday? | MakeMyTrip x Taj Hotels | WTF is Travel?

    · 3 h 22 min

    Access the full data and references used in this episode below. Please open this alongside the episode while watching. Open Reference Document I put Rajesh Magow, the chartered accountant who co-founded MakeMyTrip…

  5. India Is A Great Country To Travel From, Not To | WTF is Travel? | Trailer

    · 2:40

    I put the two companies most Indian holidays run through into one room, Rajesh Magow who co-founded MakeMyTrip and Puneet Chhatwal who runs IHCL, the company behind Taj, and what began as friendly needling over whose…

  6. The Battery Everyone Uses Is The One They'd Never Build | EnerVenue x HiNa | WTF are Batteries?

    · 1 h 10 min

    I went to Dalian with a selfish question. I run a fund that invests in energy transition, and I've come to think energy isn't the problem moving it and storing it is. So I sat down with Henning Rath, who runs EnerVenue…

  7. Why The Next Battery Won't Need Lithium Or Rare Earth | Nikhil Kamath | WTF Is A Battery

    · 0:55

    I went into this wanting one answer, if I were starting something today, should it be an electric car company or a battery company and what I got back was narrower and more useful than I expected: don't build the thing…

  8. Abundance vs Scarcity: We Built 20 Brands With 30 Strangers In 90 Days | The Foundery

    · 1 h 36 min

    The street believes struggle makes the founder, so we removed the struggle — twenty-five strangers, a brand and four crores each, ninety days in one house in Alibaug and then sat down to ask the only question that…

  9. We Gave 25 Strangers ₹4 Crore Each To Build 20 New Brands | The Foundery

    · 1:15

    So we ran an experiment. We call it The Foundery. Sixty days ago, twenty-five people we'd never met moved into a house in Alibaug — each one handed a new-age consumer brand, four crores, and ninety days to build a real…

  10. Why One New Drug Takes Ten Years To Make | Mankind x Dr. Reddy's | WTF is Pharma?

    · 2 h 51 min

    I got two of the biggest names in Indian pharma into one room, Rajeev Juneja of Mankind and GV Prasad of Dr. Reddy's, who'd somehow never actually met before this, and what came out was part masterclass and part origin…

  11. Generics, Ozempic & The Fear Holding India Back | WTF is Pharma? | Trailer

    · 2:15

    I always assumed India was becoming the pharmacy of the world, until this conversation made me sit with the sharper truth that we're the generic pharmacy of the world, and from there we got into whether China really…

  12. We Backed 17 of India's Brightest Young Founders with ₹20L Grants | WTFund Cohort 3

    · 1 h 24 min

    Spent a few hours with young bright founders below the age of 25 from the 3rd WTFund cohort. WTFund is a non-dilutive ₹20 lakh grant. From over 3,000 applications, we shortlisted 8 startups. We spoke about what they’re…

  13. Nikhil Kamath ft. H.E Omar Sultan Al Olama | The Case for Youth in Politics | Special Ep

    · 1 h 43 min

    I sat down with His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, the UAE’s youngest minister and the world’s first AI Minister, to unpack how modern governments think about the future and the role younger leaders play in shaping…

  14. The Case for Youth in Politics | HE Omar Sultan Al Olama (One of the World's Youngest Ministers)

    · 1:26

    Came for a conversation, Left with a shift in perspective. A solid case to prove that age isn’t the barrier we think it is. A big thank you to @IndiaGlobalForum for hosting this dialogue. And to Manoj Ladwa, for being…

  15. Tira, Bombay Shaving Co., Inde Wild | WTF is Fueling India's Beauty & Skincare Revolution? | Ep. 25

    · 3 h 37 min

    Three founders leading India’s skincare wave – Bhakti Modi (Tira), Shantanu Deshpande (Bombay Shaving Company), and Diipa Khosla (Inde Wild) join me to share the highs and lows of building beauty and skincare brands…

  16. Inside India's Booming Skincare Industry | Ep. 25 Teaser

    · 1:55

    Bhakti Modi (Tira), Shantanu Deshpande (Bombay Shaving Company), and Diipa Khosla (Inde Wild) joined forces to answer one question: What should 25-year-old Dilip build next? Bhakti Modi CEO, Tira Instagram:…

  17. Inside Silicon Valley's VC Playbook | WTF is Venture Capital? - 2025 Edition | Ep. 24

    · 2 h 52 min

    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…

  18. Cracking Silicon Valley's VC Code | WTF is Venture Capital? - 2025 Edition | Ep. 24 Teaser

    · 1:48

    What industries will die out in the next decade? I sat down with three venture capitalists from Silicon Valley to decode. #NikhilKamath - Investor & Entrepreneur Twitter:…

  19. Nikhil Kamath ft. Police Comm'r & Traffic Police Comm'r of Bengaluru | WTF is Policing? | Special Ep

    · 1 h 28 min

    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…

  20. Ep #23 | WTF are Consumer Electronics? | Nikhil ft. Carl Pei, Rahul Sharma & Amit Khatri

    · 2 h 47 min

    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…

  21. Ep #22 | WTF are Craft Beverages? Nikhil ft. the Founders of Blue Tokai, Subko, Svami, and Mossant

    · 3 h 26 min

    India has long been a tea-drinking nation, but in recent years, a new wave of craft beverage brands has started reshaping the way the country drinks. Specialty coffee, kombucha, and premium mixers are carving out space…

  22. Nikhil Explores What’s Brewing in the Craft Beverage Industry with Rahul, Matt, Aneesh & Adithya | Ep #22 Trailer

    · 1:53

    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…

  23. Ep #21 | WTF is Longevity? | Nikhil ft. Nithin Kamath, Bryan Johnson, Prashanth, Jitendra, & Seema

    · 3 h 30 min

    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…

  24. WTF is Longevity? | Nikhil explores w/ Nithin, Seema, Bryan, Jitendra & Prashanth | Ep #21 Trailer

    · 2:12

    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…

  25. Ep. #20 | WTF are Indian Real Estate Giants Up To? Nikhil ft. Irfan, Nirupa, & Karan

    · 3 h 16 min

    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…

  26. WTF are Indian real estate giants up to? | Nikhil decodes the property moguls' playbook | Ep #20 Trailer

    · 2:02

    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…

  27. Ep. #19 | WTF is “Making it” in an Offbeat Career? Nikhil Kamath Ft. Kriti Sanon, Badshah & KL Rahul

    · 2 h 42 min

    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…

  28. WTF is “Making it” in an Offbeat Career? | Nikhil interrogates Kriti Sanon, Badshah & KL Rahul | Ep #19 Trailer

    · 2:03

    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!

  29. Ep #18 | WTF, Alcohol is a $70B Business in India? | Nikhil Kamath explores Gaps & Opportunities

    · 3 h 13 min

    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…

  30. WTF, Alcohol is a $70B Business In India? Nikhil explores Gaps & Opportunities | Ep. 18 Trailer

    · 1:57

    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…

  31. Ep# 17 I WTF is Gaming in India? | Career, Investment, Entrepreneurship

    · 2 h 42 min

    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…

  32. WTF Ep# 16 | What character 'flaws' make the best entrepreneurs? Nikhil ft. Ritesh, Ghazal, and Manish

    · 4 h 15 min

    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…

  33. Ep# 15 | WTF is Climate Change? Nikhil ft. Sunita, Bhumi, Navroz and Mirik

    · 2 h 58 min

    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…

  34. Ep# 14 | WTF is Happening with EV? Nikhil ft. Founders of Reva, Ather, Blusmart, and Ossus

    · 3 h 09 min

    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…

  35. WTF is happening with EV? Nikhil with Founders of Reva, Ather, Blusmart, and Ossus | Ep# 14 Trailer

    · 1:45

    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…

  36. Ep# 13 | WTF does it take to Build Influence Today? Nikhil w/ Nuseir, Tanmay, Prajakta & Ranveer

    · 3 h 09 min

    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…

  37. WTF does it take to Build Influence Today? Nikhil w/ Nas, Tanmay, Prajakta & Ranveer| Ep# 13 Trailer

    · 1:49

    Whether you are an entrepreneur, a professional, or an aspiring full-time content creator, building an influence is of utmost relevance today. And in the world of content creation, there's no fixed formula. We see…

  38. Ep# 12 | WTF is The Restaurant Game? Nikhil w/ Pooja Dhingra, Zorawar Kalra & Riyaaz Amlani

    · 3 h 24 min

    It’s easier to set up an arms factory than to sell a sandwich or a drink. This reflects the hidden complexity the restaurant world possesses. As Indians we are culturally inclined to want options when it comes to our…

  39. WTF is The Restaurant Game? Nikhil w/ Pooja Dhingra, Zorawar Kalra & Riyaaz Amlani | Ep# 12 Trailer

    · 1:54

    Opening a restaurant or a cafe is no less than a gamble. Roughly 60% of them shut down in the first year. This podcast is here to help dissect the food industry with the owners of Le15, SOCIAL, Farzi Cafe, Masala…

  40. Ep #11 | WTF Goes into Building a Fashion, Beauty, or Home Brand? Nikhil w/ Kishore, Raj, and Ananth

    · 3 h 24 min

    It's easy to start in India but very difficult to scale in India. This 3.5-hour podcast will cover everything you need to know about scaling a fashion, beauty, or home brand from zero to the first 20 crores, and then…

  41. WTF Goes into Building a Fashion, Beauty or Home Brand? w/ Kishore, Raj, and Ananth | Ep# 11 Trailer

    · 2:05

    Failure to understand the aspirations, behaviors, and values of the target market can be detrimental to the long-term success of brands. Kishore Biyani, Ananth Narayanan, and Raj Shamani will shed light on how brands…

  42. Ep #10 | WTF is the Next Gen Thinking? Nikhil w/ Navya, Tara, Aadit & Kaivalya

    · 2 h 37 min

    Roughly 60% of the Indian population is under the age of 30 and hence the coolness funnel tends to be top-down. This is the segment that everyone will be building for. The consumption trends and behavioral patterns we…

  43. WTF is the Next Gen Thinking? Building for Young India | Ep #10 Trailer

    · 1:52

    Roughly 60% of India's population is under the age of 30. To cater to the next generation, we brought together these four young high achievers - Navya Naveli, Zepto Brothers, and Tara Sutaria to provide nuanced…

  44. Ep #9 | WTF is Venture Capital? Ft. Nikhil, Nithin, Rajan A., Prashanth P. & Karthik R.

    · 2 h 30 min

    In this episode, we bring 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. I…

  45. WTF is Venture Capital? Ft. Nikhil, Nithin, Rajan A., Prashanth P. & Karthik R.| Ep #9 Trailer

    · 1:27

    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.…

  46. Ep #8 | WTF is Going on in the World of Content | w/ Nikhil, Ajay Bijli, Vijay Subramaniam & Sajith Sivanandan

    · 2 h 14 min

    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…

  47. Ep #7 | Who is Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Really? And WTF is Biotech?

    · 2 h 00 min

    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…

  48. WTF is Biotech? 40 Years of Wisdom from Kiran Mazumdar Shaw | Ep #7 Trailer

    · 1:24

    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…

  49. Ep #6 | WTF is Health? with Nikhil Kamath, Suniel Shetty, Nithin Kamath and Mukesh Bansal

    · 2 h 06 min

    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…

  50. WTF Is Health? | Nikhil ft. Suniel Shetty, Nithin Kamath and Mukesh Bansal | Ep #6 Trailer

    · 1:30

    What do they all have in common? A passion for health and well-being! They share their personal stories on how fitness helped their careers, whether it be as an action hero in Bollywood, as a serial entrepreneur or…

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