Nikhil Kamath is a well-known entrepreneur, who has achieved success by going against traditional education and creating his own path.
At the age of 17, he dropped out of school and opted for self-directed learning over traditional paths like school and colleges.
After dropping out of school, he jumped into the stock market, started his first brokerage, and sharpened his skills in the industry.
In 2006, he co-founded Kamath & Associations with his brother Nithin, focusing on high net-worth individual portfolios.
In 2020, he had a revolutionary breakthrough and co-founded the firm "Zerodha," a discount brokerage firm that revolutionised the Indian stock market with its low-cost model.
After the success of Zerodha, he co-founded True Beacon, an asset management firm, in 2020, and Gruhas, a real estate investment and prop tech firm, in 2021.
By the age of 36, he had reached billionaire status, marking an extraordinary financial journey with Zerodha.
In 2023, he was awarded the Youngest billionaire in India, and was featured in Forbes 30 under 30, gaining international acclaim.
He inspires aspiring entrepreneurs with his unconventional success story and dedication to continuous learning.
Later in 2023, he launched the WTF Fund, supporting the fashion, beauty, and home aspirations of young hustlers aged under 22.