September 19, 2023

Nithin Kamath on Creating Luck, Importance of Fitness and Betting on India | SparX by Mukesh Bansal

2 hours 17 minutes

In this episode, Mukesh Bansal (Founder Myntra and Cult.fit) is in conversation with Nithin Kamath, co-founder and CEO of Zerodha, an app that has made trading more accessible for thousands of Indians.

We share insights into trading - why some people lose more than others - and how Nithin stays grounded in spite of his phenomenal success by investing in the social sector. Nithin and Mukesh also get candid about their fitness journey in this episode!

This episode is essential if you want to gain insights into the best trading practices and if you wish to learn the story behind Zerodha’s success!
Watch till the end to get the most out of this deeply insightful conversation.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - 00:00:51 Sneak Peek of the Episode
00:00:52 - 00:01:03 Opening Theme
00:01:14 - 00:04:14 About Our Guest: Nithin Kamath
00:04:15 - 00:10:35 'Zerodha' Being a Bootstrapped Company
00:10:36 - 00:15:40 Nithin Looks Back on His Journey
00:15:41 - 00:22:00 Knowing When to Stop Trading
00:22:01 - 00:27:45 Finding Luck in Something You Love
00:27:46 - 00:32:25 An Ecosystem to Sustain Your Passion
00:32:25 - 00:40:38 Start of 'Zerodha' with Nikhil Kamath
00:40:38 - 00:43:46 2010 Flash Crash Crisis
00:43:47 - 00:47:29 Articulation: A Businessman’s Suitable Trait
00:48:19 - 00:58:11 Nithin’s Favorite Podcast: ‘Empire’
00:58:12 - 1:05:13 Nithin’s Health Routine
01:05:14 - 1:10:53 Building a Health Ecosystem in India
01:10:54 - 1:13:13 What Does Nithin Think Will Perform Well in the Next 10 Years?
01:13:14 - 1:19:14 Power of Long-Term Models
01:19:15 - 1:23:38 “Setting the Expectations Right by Investors”: Nithin’s Advice
01:23:38 - 1:27:43 “India’s Time”: A Vantage Point to Be in India
01:27:44 - 1:32:29 How to Cater Service to the Indian Market?
01:32:30 - 1:48:11 Insurance Policy: First Step into Investing
01:48:12 - 1:53:32 Financial Literacy in India
01:53:33 - 1:58:53 Notional Value of Real Estate
01:58:54 - 2:03:12 Allocating Time to Your Work Efficiently
02:03:13 - 2:04:48 “Kill All Work by 7:30”: A Personal Hack by Nithin
02:04:49 - 2:15:19 Core Traits of a Leader
02:15:20 - 2:17:00 Thanking Our Guest!
02:17:01 - 2:17:17 Outro Music

About SparX by Mukesh Bansal

SparX is a podcast where we delve into cutting-edge scientific research, stories from impact-makers and tools for unlocking the secrets to human potential and growth.
We believe that entrepreneurship, fitness and the science of productivity is at the forefront of the India Story; the country is at the cusp of greatness and at SparX, we wish to make these tools accessible for every generation of Indians to be able to make the most of the opportunities around us.

In a new episode every Sunday, our host Mukesh Bansal (Founder Myntra and Cult.fit) will talk to guests from all walks of life and also break down everything he's learnt about the science of impact over the course of his 20-year long career.
This is the India Century, and we're enthusiastic to start this journey with you.

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