Create Wealth

In the latest episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have with us Deepak Padaki, President of Catamaran Ventures, the family office of tech visionary, Mr. Narayana Murthy.

Deepak has transitioned from being one of the earliest employees of Infosys to managing a mega INR 10,000 crore corpus of Mr Murthy’s wealth, which is invested across the board - from public markets to private investments.

Some of Catamaran’s most noteworthy private investments are - Acko and Paper Boat in venture capital, SpaceX and Reddit in late-stage growth capital and NSE as well as Udemy in private equity.

Deepak shares invaluable insights on running a family office with the rigour of a top-tier investment firm, the evolution of investment strategies as corpus grows, and the importance of patient capital in private investments.

🎙️ Celebrating 25 episodes of the Create Wealth podcast!

Over the last 48 weeks, our co-founder Sandeep Jethwani travelled across India to meet 24 wealth creators and uncovered a treasure trove of insights.

As we mark the milestone of 25 episodes of the Create Wealth Podcast, we’ve curated a special episode to revisit the essential wealth creation strategies shared by India's top entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders.

In this compilation, we’ve gathered powerful snippets from past episodes that dive deep into all the routes to wealth creation:

1️⃣ Salaries and bonuses - The disciplined path to wealth through compensation.

2️⃣ ESOPs - How ESOPs can significantly boost long-term wealth.

3️⃣ Selling businesses or stakes - Strategies for deploying capital after liquidity events.

4️⃣ Generational wealth - Managing family wealth across generations.

5️⃣ Content creation - Turning personal brands into profitable ventures.

This episode is a concise guide to various wealth-building avenues, perfect for anyone seeking practical insights into growing and managing wealth.

Don’t miss this special episode, packed with lessons from those who’ve walked the path to wealth.

In a one-of-a-kind episode of the Create Wealth podcast, our co-founder Sandeep Jethwani had a candid conversation with four investors who have been instrumental in our journey:

1. Mridul Arora - Partner at Elevation Capital
2. Vikram Vaidyanathan - Managing Director of Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners India)
3. Abhinav Chaturvedi - Partner at Accel
4. Saravanan Nattanmai - Partner at Premji Invest

And here's the kicker - this discussion is a deep dive into how wealth creation is evolving in India, straight from those shaping its future.

This thought-provoking conversation explores several key topics -

• The evolving landscape of India's wealth management space and its growth projections
• How VCs assess start-up valuations across different growth stages
• Challenges and opportunities in building a wealth tech company
• Perspectives on personal investment strategies from seasoned VCs

In the latest episode of the Create Wealth podcast, we’re excited to feature Aarti Gupta, the Chief Investment Officer of the Jagran Group’s DM Gupta Family Office and its private investing arm, Anikarth Ventures.

Aarti has been steering the DM Gupta Family Office of the Jagran Group for 13 years. Aarti has also been spearheading private investments in early-stage companies for the family office since 2017 through Anikarth Ventures, with private investments in over 33 companies.

In this episode Aarti shares how she navigates the complexities of managing family wealth while being an independent director for a large listed company. She also elaborates why the core wealth management strategy of any family office lies in aligning investment policies with each individual member's unique risk profile, and more.

In the latest episode of the podcast Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have with us Sunjay Kapur, Chairman of Sona Comstar, an INR 40,000 crore mobility tech giant.

Sunjay's journey is a masterclass in strategic growth and adaptability in the rapidly evolving automotive sector. Under his leadership, Sona Comstar has become a powerhouse, supplying components to 7 out of the world's top 10 car manufacturers.

In this episode Sunjay shares how private equity (PE) partnerships can drive business growth and bring financial acumen to the table, how he tapped the EV megatrend much earlier than others, how he manages his family office while steering Sona Comstar and much more!

In this episode of the Create Wealth podcast with Sandeep Jethwani, we host Gauri Devidayal, the owner of a highly successful restaurant in Mumbai The Table and Mag St. frequented by Bollywood celebrities. Gauri shares her expert tips on how to run a successful restaurant. She discusses key strategies for attracting customers, maintaining excellent service standards & repeat customers, and the importance of consistency in the premium restaurant business and much more.

This Doctor’s Day, we’re bringing you a special episode of the Create Wealth podcast, featuring one of the most influential figures in the Indian health-tech space – Shashank ND, co-founder and CEO of Practo and Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry Subcommittee on Digital Health.

In this special episode, Sandeep Jethwani, our co-founder and the host of the Create Wealth podcast unpacks a treasure trove of insights for doctors on wealth creation.

Shashank, having met over 12000 doctors in the past 20 years, has a deep understanding of the problems and challenges faced by doctors. He shares his take on how technology can transform outcomes, save lives and help healthcare professionals accomplish more.

Practo, his brainchild, has connected over 40 crore patients with more than 2 lakh doctors, showcasing the immense potential of technology in improving health outcomes.

In the latest episode of the podcast, Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we feature one of the most distinguished leaders in the mutual fund industry – Navneet Munot, CEO and MD of HDFC AMC and Chairman of the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).

With over 30 years of experience in financial services, Navneet has transitioned from a fund manager to a CEO, significantly contributing to the mutual funds’ growth story in India.

Navneet shares his deep understanding of mutual funds and how Indians are investing today, offering invaluable insights on wealth creation.

In the latest episode of the podcast, Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have with us Aakash Chaudhry, co-founder of Aakash Educational Services Limited to share his journey of building the business. 

In this no-holds-barred conversation with Aakash, we talk about the biggest acquisition deal in the Indian ed-tech space and much more!

In the latest episode of Create Wealth with Sandeep Jethwani, we have Kuldeep Dhankar, Co-founder of Last9.io, with us. With over 20 years of experience across Nokia, Microsoft and CleverTap his journey building brands and solving problems for businesses is a masterclass for those who work in SaaS businesses and sales roles across industries.

In this episode, he talks about why there is a massive opportunity for SaaS companies in India, the secret sauce to scaling your SaaS sales, how VCs see the booming SaaS landscape in India, and a lot more.