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Nikhil Kamath x Kumar Birla | People by WTF Ep #5

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…

Nikhil KamathhostKumar Birlaguest
Dec 20, 20242h 18mWatch on YouTube ↗

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Released
December 20, 2024
Duration
2h 18m
Channel
Nikhil Kamath
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

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_app Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ #KumarBirla - Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group Time 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 types 38:00 - “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 side 55:08 - Birla Family’s relationship with Mahatma Gandhi 1:01:55 - Kumar’s College Life 1:04:50 - Thoughts on Expressing Extreme Emotions 1:14:49 - Chapter 2 - Life, post becoming a Chartered Accountant 1:21:56 - 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 entrepreneurs 2:10:27 - Time to Pivot in Business | People Management 2:15:08 - Kumar on Intentional Living 2:17:20 - Closing Thoughts #peoplebywtf #wtfiswithnikhilkamath

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  • Nikhil Kamath

    host
  • Kumar Birla

    guest

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Nikhil Kamath, featuring Nikhil Kamath and Kumar Birla, Nikhil Kamath x Kumar Birla | People by WTF Ep #5 explores Kumar Mangalam Birla on leadership, legacy, conformity, and business pivots Kumar Mangalam Birla reflects on a secure, values-driven childhood split between Calcutta and Bombay, shaped heavily by three generations of business leaders at home and a strict school environment.

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