WTF is with Nikhil Kamath

Nikhil Kamath ft. Police Comm'r & Traffic Police Comm'r of Bengaluru | WTF is Policing? | Special Ep

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As someone from Bangalore, I’ve been a bit bothered by how much flak we get, especially about traffic. So I set out to see if the criticism is fair, and what’s actually being done about it.In this episode, I spend the day with two of Bengaluru’s top police officers — B. Dayananda, IPS (Commissioner of Police) and M.N. Anucheth, IPS (Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic) — to understand what’s really happening in the city.We get to know how the police are using AI and other technology to manage traffic more effectively, and what’s the future of urban transport. But this episode isn’t just about traffic. We delve into the reality of being a police officer, how they’re portrayed in movies, and the push-pull between politics and policing. We also discuss the rise in cybercrime and how you can protect yourself online.If you’ve ever complained about traffic, considered joining the force, or just want a closer look at how the system works, this episode is for you.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & visit to the Office of the Commissioner of Police2:31 - Tracking calls at the Integrated Command & Control Centre5:57 - What police medals & uniforms represent07:07 - Police hierarchy & recruitment exams12:36 - Why is Bengaluru criticised & what’s the future of transport?15:40 - Are traffic fines a deterrent or government revenue?17:41 - How does Bengaluru use AI & data to improve traffic flow?23:13 - How cameras catch traffic violations26:41 - Combating bribery29:35 - Exploring the traffic police museum31:26 - The push-pull between politicians & police33:00 - B. Dayananda’s journey to policing35:28 - Should VIPs be above traffic rules?38:47 - Challenges & rewards of becoming a policeman43:45 - How MN Anucheth decided to enter the force45:41 - The sacrifices of policing & balancing family48:32 - How policemen cope with retirement51:23 - Kannadiga representation in government53:48 - Can policemen transition to politics?55:39 - Skills & talents of a good policeman57:19 - So low budgets force police to accept bribes?58:31 - Is there a solution to Bengaluru’s traffic problem?1:02:22 - What needs to change in India?1:06:57 - Nikhil's focus on building an Indian-first brand ecosystem1:07:56 - How accurately do movies depict police realities?1:10:40 - B. Dayananda’s love for bike rides: redefining the policeman’s image1:14:05 - Bangalore police’s growing social media presence1:15:00 - Advice for youth considering a career in policing1:17:16 - The rise of cybercrimes1:21:35 - Final thoughts: A message to aspiring policemen#NikhilKamath - Investor & EntrepreneurTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcioLinkedIN:   / nikhilkamathcio   Instagram:   / nikhilkamathcio   Facebook:   / nikhilkamathcio   Bengaluru City PoliceTwitter: https://x.com/BlrCityPolice Facebook:   / blrcitypolice   Instagram:   / blrcitypolice   YouTube:    / @bengalurucitypolice3253  LinkedIN:   / blrcitypolice  Bengaluru Traffic PoliceTwitter: https://x.com/blrcitytraffic Facebook:   / bangaloretrafficpolice  Instagram:   / bengalurutrafficpolice  YouTube:    / @bengalurutrafficpolice  LinkedIN:   / bengalurutrafficpolice  #wtfiswithnikhilkamath

Ep #23 | WTF are Consumer Electronics? | Nikhil ft. Carl Pei, Rahul Sharma & Amit Khatri

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This episode is a playbook for any curious 20-something in India dreaming of building the next big consumer electronics brand. Whether it’s smartphones, earbuds, AI-powered glasses or health wearables, we dig into what it really takes to break into, and survive, this highly competitive space. I sat down with three brilliant minds in the game who’ve actually done it: Carl Pei (Co-Founder, Nothing), Rahul Sharma (Co-Founder, Micromax), and Amit Khatri (Co-Founder, Noise). We tried to decode the what, how, and WTF of this industry—from regulations and the fairness of trade tariffs, to startup realities and what disruption might look like next. You might just spot the next big idea as they share some untapped opportunities waiting to be built in this sector. Resource Document: https://iridescent-party-a15.notion.site/Consumer-Electronics-Resource-Document-1e1aef3ec3e980f29b86dd9bae34410d Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - How Apple sparked Carl’s love for tech 05:05 - The reason for Y Combinator’s success 07:28 - Carl’s ‘lazy genius’ approach towards his career 15:05 - How Nothing differentiated itself 16:36 - US tariff’s impact on China, India & the industry (Note: Since this episode was recorded before recent changes to global trade & tariff policies, some views may not reflect current regulations.) 22:10 - Carl’s philosophical views on life 24:23 - Rahul’s journey & the roots of his entrepreneurial spirit 29:30 - Micromax’s early days: From payphones to GSM innovation 38:23 - How traveling to villages led to Micromax’s success 50:47 - Competing with China & Micomax’s manufacturing pivot 1:00:00 - Apple’s vertical integration strategy: Lessons for companies & governments 1:05:00 - Learnings from Rahul’s risk-taking & resilience 1:09:00 - Amit’s journey from education to building Noise 1:23:34 - Roadmap for 20-somethings entering the electronics industry 01:41:47 - Identifying gaps in the commodity market 1:48:02 - Disruption in smartphones through design and AI opportunities 1:57:40 - Today’s youth vs. yesterday’s corporations 2:01:13 - Building India’s supply chain & unlocking its market opportunity 2:07:21 - An electronics launchpad for young entrepreneurs 2:16:45 - India’s semiconductor push & restarting efforts 2:22:26 - Future of TV: One UI for all streaming apps? 2:25:41 - Can India build a global ecosystem in electronics? 2:35:58 - Health wearables & EdTech opportunities 2:42:44 - Advice for 20-somethings who want to break into this industry #NikhilKamath - Investor & Entrepreneur Twitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ #CarlPei - CEO & Co-Founder, Nothing Twitter: https://x.com/getpeid LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/getpeid/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getpeid/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getpeid/ #RahulSharma - Co-Founder, Micromax Twitter: https://x.com/rahulsharma LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-sharma-83038634a/ #AmitKhatri - Co-Founder, Noise Twitter: https://x.com/iamamitkhatri LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamamitkhatri/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsamitkhatri/

Ep #22 | WTF are Craft Beverages? Nikhil ft. the Founders of Blue Tokai, Subko, Svami, and Mossant

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India has long been a tea-drinking nation, but in recent years, a new wave of craft beverage brands has started reshaping the way the country drinks. Specialty coffee, kombucha, and premium mixers are carving out space in an industry dominated by mass-produced options. While the demand for high-quality, homegrown beverages is growing, breaking into this space isn’t as easy as it looks. Import duties drive up costs, fragmented supply chains make scaling difficult, and price-sensitive consumers often hesitate to pay a premium. Unlike mass-market beverages, where marketing muscle can drive sales, craft brands have to build awareness, educate consumers, and create demand from scratch. In episode #22 of “WTF Is” Podcast, Nikhil Kamath sits down with some of the biggest names in India’s craft beverage industry—Rahul Reddy (Subko), Matt Chitharanjan (Blue Tokai), Aneesh Bhasin (Svami), and Adithya Kidambi (Mossant). They share their journey of navigating regulations, shifting consumer habits, and competing with legacy brands to bring high-quality, locally made beverages to the mainstream. Resource doc: https://www.notion.so/Resource-Craft-Beverages-19d26a5adf3180b68f1adbbbd2eea2f5#NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and GruhasTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcioInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio#MattChitharanjan Co-founder of Blue Tokai LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/mchitharanjan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_chit #AdithyaKidambi Co-founder of Mossant Fermentary LinkedIN - https://in.linkedin.com/in/adithya-kidambi-8866b1269 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kidambiadithya/ #AneeshBhasin Co-founder of Svami Twitter: https://x.com/aneeshb LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneesh-bhasin-252b661/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aneeshb/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gentlemenlisten/ #RahulReddy Co-founder of Subko Coffee Twitter - https://x.com/rahulreddysc LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulgreddy/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raah_hool Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rahul.gurram.reddy/ Time stamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:48 - Matt’s Intro | Childhood & Family 00:05:13 - Starting Blue Tokai & Career Journey 00:07:29 - Adithya’s Intro 00:14:13 - Building Mossant 00:17:54 - Challenges in the Industry 00:20:05 - How big is Blue Tokai?00:21:39 - Aneesh’s Intro 00:25:36 - Starting Career Path leading to Beverage Industry 00:27:38 - Rahul’s Intro00:39:26 - Building Subko 00:42:40 - How are Subko & Blue Tokai different?00:47:54 - Hacks for a 25 year old to Compete with Subko & Blue Tokai00:50:30 - Cafe Offerings of both Coffee & Food00:58:09 - Waves of Coffee - Shift to Coffee01:04:27 - How Big is the Craft Industry in India01:10:21 - How to Influence the Crowd at a Coffee Shop 01:12:31 - Difference between Good & Bad Coffees 01:18:13 - Difference in Coffee Culture of India and USA 01:24:11 - Opportunities in Tier-2 Cities01:28:59 - Recent Consumption Trends01:33:21 - What’s Kombucha?01:41:28 - Difference of Flavour Palette in India and Abroad01:44:01 - Consumption Patterns in India 01:49:24 - Awareness of Kombucha as a Product01:58:21 - Craft Beverage Taxation Policies02:05:47 - Mossant’s Journey 02:09:27 - East Asian Beverage Markets02:10:12 - Building a Global Indian Beverage Brand 02:19:12 - How to Compete as a New F&B Brand 02:21:57 - Svami’s Journey 02:30:20 - Differentiating as a Tonic & Non-Alcoholic Brand 02:31:59 - Is Quick Commerce Sustainable in India? 02:41:12 - Svami, Mossant vs Schweppes 02:47:32 - Effects of Coffee as a Commodity02:49:13 - Steps to Starting a Cafe 02:58:07 - Learning from Abroad Beverage Markets 03:01:12 - Favourite Coffee Shops, Kombucha Brands, Non-Alcoholic Beverages 03:14:59 - Beverage Industry as an Investor #WTFiswithnikhilkamath

Nikhil Explores What’s Brewing in the Craft Beverage Industry with Rahul, Matt, Aneesh & Adithya | Ep #22 Trailer

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India’s craft beverage industry is on the rise, with brands redefining the way the country drinks. Specialty coffee, kombucha, and premium mixers are no longer just niche products—they’re part of a larger shift toward quality and innovation. As global trends in artisanal drinks take hold, Indian consumers are becoming more curious and willing to experiment. But building a brand in this space comes with unique challenges. In this episode, Nikhil Kamath sits down with Rahul Reddy (Subko), Matt Chitharanjan (Blue Tokai), Aneesh Bhasin (Svami), and Adithya Kidambi (Mossant) to explore the challenges and opportunities in India’s evolving beverage space.From sourcing the best beans to disrupting the beverage industry, they break down the art of brand-building, competition in this industry, and what lies next for craft beverages in India. #NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and GruhasTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcioInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio#MattChitharanjan Co-founder of Blue Tokai LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/mchitharanjan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_chit #AdithyaKidambi Co-founder of Mossant Fermentary LinkedIN - https://in.linkedin.com/in/adithya-kidambi-8866b1269 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kidambiadithya/ #AneeshBhasin Co-founder of Svami Twitter: https://x.com/aneeshb LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneesh-bhasin-252b661/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aneeshb/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gentlemenlisten/ #RahulReddy Co-founder of Subko Coffee Twitter - https://x.com/rahulreddysc LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulgreddy/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raah_hool Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rahul.gurram.reddy/