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WTF is with Nikhil Kamath

WTF is with Nikhil Kamath

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

    We Backed 17 of India's Brightest Young Founders with ₹20L Grants | WTFund Cohort 3
    Jan 30 2026
    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 building, but also about doubt, ambition, money, and the uncertainty that comes with starting early. Some clear ideas. Some unfinished thoughts. A conversation that felt more real than structured.https://www.allthingswtf.com/wtfund00:00 - WTFund Bootcamp02:02 - Intro03:20 - Prava - AI-Led Transactions10:22 - Astraeus Innovus - Preventive Cancer Screening18:45 - Turocrates AI - AI-Driven Diagnostics26:35 - AntiMattr - Voice-First Computing32:12 - O3 security - Securing AI Systems39:05 - Bloom Rehab - Tech-Enabled Recovery42:00 - Journey to Building46:22 - Philosophies of life50:31 - Placestation - Automating PCB Assembly55:32 - AEYI : AI-Powered CCTV Monitoring57:50 - Q&A with Nikhil01:04:14 - AI Girlfriend & Dating01:05:35 - Schools of Psychology01:08:26 - Nikhil's Birthday Plans01:09:11 - Golden Hour01:10:10 - Healthcare & Longevity01:12:33 - Trading01:16:32 - Advice for Young Founders #NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha, Gruhas Host of ‘WTF is’ & ‘People by WTF’ PodcastTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio WTFund India’s premiere non-dilutive grant fund for emerging entrepreneurs.Twitter: https://x.com/TheWTFundLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/wtfund Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewtfund O3 Security A security platform that stops software supply-chain attacks in real time — whether it’s AI-generated or human-written code to production.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/o3_security/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aeyi/ Aeyi Aeyi is a GENAI-powered system that turns normal CCTV cameras into real-time safety and monitoring tools.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aeyi_surve/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aeyi/ Antimattr AI-powered earbuds for hands-free audio computing.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antimattr.one/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/antimattr/about/ BloomRehab Rehabilitation robots for neuro and ortho recovery.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomrehab/ Astraeus Innovus A ₹100 saliva test that screens for oral cancer in under 5 minutes.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astraeus-innovus/about/ PlaceStation A desktop system that automates PCB assembly for faster, accessible electronics manufacturing.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/placestation_/ Prava A payments infrastructure layer built specifically for AI shopping assistants and agents.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pravapayments/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prava-payments/ Turocrates Improving patient outcomes using a digital and AI-driven operating system for diagnostic labs.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/turocrates-ai/ #WTFund
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Nikhil Kamath ft. H.E Omar Sultan Al Olama | The Case for Youth in Politics | Special Ep

    Nikhil Kamath ft. H.E Omar Sultan Al Olama | The Case for Youth in Politics | Special Ep
    Jan 11 2026

    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 it. A last-minute conversation in Dubai that opened up a thoughtful discussion on youth in politics, leadership, and how AI is beginning to influence the way nations are governed. Big thanks to @IndiaGlobalForum for creating the space for conversations like this, and Manoj Ladwa, a dear friend and a rare connector between India and the rest of the world. People like him, through IGF are helping frame the ideas that will define this decade, and bring them to life


    00:00 – Introduction

    01:24 – Why AI Changes the Power Balance Between Countries

    05:05 – Jobs, Intelligence, & What AI Takes Away From Humans

    13:20 – Why This Conversation Happened at IGF

    15:42 – Making of a Minister

    22:18 – Why does anything matter?

    24:42 – Machiavelli

    30:23 – Fear or love? How are Leaders Remembered?

    33:26 – UAE's Legacy & It's Perpetual Importance

    38:04 – How UAE goes about it's diasporic Governance

    48:13 – Taxes, Value Exchange, and What Citizens Expect

    55:09 – Education, Work, and the Path to Government

    1:12:19 – The Phone Call That Made Him AI Minister at 27

    1:14:22 – Corruption, Incentives, and Power Structures

    1:24:46 – AI & Governance

    1:27:55 – Global Neutrality, Building Bridges & Restraint

    1:37:49 – Blockchain, Discourse, and Closing Reflections


    #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/


    #omarsultanalolama : Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications at Government of the UAE

    • Twitter - [https://x.com/OmarSAlolama]
    • LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-sultan-alolama-305b8366/?originalSubdomain=ae]


    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
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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • The Case for Youth in Politics | HE Omar Sultan Al Olama (One of the World's Youngest Ministers)

    The Case for Youth in Politics | HE Omar Sultan Al Olama (One of the World's Youngest Ministers)
    Jan 8 2026

    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 the bridge that makes conversations like this happen.


    #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/


    #omarsultanalolama : Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications at Government of the UAE

    • Twitter - [https://x.com/OmarSAlolama](https://x.com/OmarSAlolama)
    • LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-sultan-alolama-305b8366/?originalSubdomain=ae](https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-sultan-alolama-305b8366/?originalSubdomain=ae)


    • 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
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    1 min
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good sensible talks...enlightening. love to listen daily. love to hear more on varied topics. Its an info and knowledge podcast yet entertaining

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