People by WTF

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