People by WTF

Nikhil Kamath
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People by WTF is a series where Nikhil Kamath has a conversation with personalities who stand out in their industries around the world.

  1. 4D AGO

    Yuval Noah Harari: Stories, Power & Why Truth Doesn't Matter | Nikhil Kamath | People by WTF

    I sat down with Yuval Noah Harari at the World Economic Forum in Davos and we ended up covering everything from why Christianity's core story is essentially "you are loved by an omnipotent God" to why Greenland might just be the world's most expensive real estate play. He walked me through how algorithms were handed the job of managing public conversation and optimised for hate because hate drives engagement, how AI is about to become the new rabbi because it can read every religious text ever written, and why the friendship between Europe and America — built over generations — is being thrown away for a bit of ice. He also told me that the biggest political achievement in human history was governments spending more on healthcare than military for the first time — and that it's being deliberately destroyed. Footage courtesy: WEF | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | Source:  • Davos 2026 Highlights | World Economic For...  [00:00:18 - 00:00:29] #nikhilkamath Co-founder of Zerodha and Gruhas Host of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' Podcast Twitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram:  / nikhilkamathcioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkam... Facebook:  / nikhilkamathcio   #YuvalNoahHarari @YuvalNoahHarari X - https://x.com/harari_yuval Instagram -  / yuval_noah_harari  Youtube -  / @yuvalnoahharari   00:00 Introduction 01:31 History, change, and writing books 03:57 Religion as humanity's most powerful fiction 09:33 Geopolitics, power, and losing trust 16:27 Greenland, tariffs, and negotiation tactics 19:53 Democracy's self-correcting mechanism under threat 28:19 AI taking over religion's authority 33:44 Purpose, suffering, and controlling your mind 39:59 Algorithms destroyed the public conversation 48:02 No purpose, just understanding suffering 55:06 Who actually runs the world today 1:02:38 Nobody runs the world alone 1:07:50 Can capitalism survive without human effort 1:14:44 Venezuela, Iran, and rebuilding democracy 1:21:11 Don't believe everything is just power Watch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4nsm4ezn Watch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/yme92c59 Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th #WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

    1h 24m

  2. 5D AGO

    Yuval Noah Harari x Nikhil Kamath | Ep. 17 Trailer | People by WTF

    Is religion dying, or is it just being replaced by AI? We are living through a dramatic geopolitical shift. The rules we grew up with are being rewritten. I sat down with historian and author Yuval Noah Harari at the World Economic Forum to understand if we are witnessing the end of an era or the beginning of something entirely new. From the "madness" of the US-Europe split to the private conversations between Putin and Xi that nobody talks about, this conversation connects the dots. Footage courtesy: WEF | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 | Source:  • Davos 2026 Highlights | World Economic For...  [00:00:00 - 00:00:12] [00:01:09 - 00:01:17] #nikhilkamath Co-founder of Zerodha and Gruhas Host of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' Podcast X: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram:  / nikhilkamathcio  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkam... Facebook:  / nikhilkamathcio   #YuvalNoahHarari @YuvalNoahHarari X - https://x.com/harari_yuval Instagram -  / yuval_noah_harari  Youtube -  / @yuvalnoahharari   Watch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4nsm4ezn Watch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/yme92c59 Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th #WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

    2 min

  3. 12/08/2025

    Elon Musk: एक अलग बातचीत Nikhil Kamath के साथ | पूरा एपिसोड | People by WTF Ep. 16

    Elon Musk × Nikhil Kamath — अब हिन्दी में। आपकी रिक्वेस्ट पर, हमने पूरा एपिसोड हिन्दी में डब किया है ताकि यह बातचीत और भी लोगों तक पहुंच सके। Timestamps : 00:00 – Settling in 02:08 – On X, text vs video, how people communicate 06:45 – Collective consciousness 09:54 – Meaning of life, Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy 14:16 – Individuals vs collectives 17:35 – What makes a company worth investing in 20:00 – Work Elon is most excited about across Tesla, SpaceX and xAI 23:35 – Starlink explained simply 29:45 – UHI, and “Working will be optional”: what that means 34:35 – Marshmallow test & delayed gratification 36:13 – The letter X 42:15 – Money, energy and the far future 46:13 – AI, US debt & what productivity unlocks 51:07 – Matrix, Simulation theory & probabilities 56:30 – Morality, religion & GTA 1:01:25 – Elon’s version of the simulation  1:03:17 – Elon’s Kids, Family structure & Nature vs. Nurture 1:12:33 – Should kids still go to college? 1:14:52 – How to regulate AI 1:20:08 – Language, history, and what remains timeless 1:23:22 — Movies vs podcasts 1:24:33 — Can AI understand human nuance? 1:26:01 — Where would Elon invest? 1:27:52 —David vs Goliath 1:30:03 — Humour, Friendship & Politics 1:37:00 — Politics, influence, and business 1:38:53 — Global trade, tariffs, Free markets 1:41:11 — The relationship between business and government 1:43:21 — DOGE  1:46:47 — Philanthropy 1:47:39 — H1B & Immigration Laws 1:51:17 — Advice for people building 1:52:00 — Value creation and hard work 1:53:26 — Closing thoughts & gratitude #NikhilKamath Entrepreneur & Investor Host of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' Podcast  X: 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/ #elonmusk  X - https://x.com/elonmusk Watch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotify  https://tinyurl.com/4nsm4ezn Watch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotify  https://tinyurl.com/yme92c59 Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotify  https://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th #WTFiswithnikhilkamath  #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

    1h 54m

  4. 11/30/2025

    Elon Musk: A Different Conversation | Full Episode | People by WTF Ep. 16

    A long conversation with #ElonMusk about work, consciousness, family, money, AI and how the future might unfold. No script, no performance, just two people thinking out loud. A big thank you to Manoj Ladwa - a close friend of many years and a remarkable connector of India to the world and the world to India. Through India Global Forum, he has built one of the most influential platforms showcasing India’s rise. As I’ve said before, this is India’s decade, and leaders like @ManojLadwa and India Global Forum will be the flag bearers in making that a reality. Timestamp: 00:00 – Settling in & the first few minutes of conversation 02:00 – On X, text vs video, how people communicate 05:00 – Free speech, balance and how platforms shape thought 07:30 – Collective consciousness & translation across languages 10:30 – Meaning of life, Hitchhiker’s Guide & asking the right questions 13:30 – Individuals vs collectives 16:00 – How progress happens and why teams matter 18:30 – What makes a company worth investing in 20:00 – Work Elon is most excited about across Tesla, SpaceX and xAI 22:00 – Self-driving, real-world AI and Optimus 23:30 – Starlink explained simply 27:00 – Cities, rural life and how AI may change where we live 30:00 – “Working will be optional”: what that means 33:00 – UHI, deflation and the next 20 years36:00 – Marshmallow test & delayed gratification 38:00 – On kids, family and time 40:00 – The letter X 42:00 – Money, energy and the far future 47:00 – AI, debt & what productivity unlocks 50:00 – Simulation theory & probabilities 55:00 – Morality, religion & what makes societies stable 59:00 – Family structure & the future of population 1:03:00 – Nature, nurture & potential 1:07:00 – Should kids still go to college? 1:11:00 – Truth, beauty, curiosity in AI 1:18:00 – Podcasts, content, and how stories are changing 1:23:00 – Language, history, and what remains timeless #NikhilKamath Entrepreneur & Investor Host of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' Podcast X: 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/  #elonmusk  X - https://x.com/elonmusk  Watch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4nsm4ezn  Watch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/yme92c59  Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th  #WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

    1h 54m

  5. 11/30/2025

    Elon Musk x Nikhil Kamath | Ep. 16 Trailer | People by WTF

    Here’s to delaying gratification. The future belongs to the patient.  #NikhilKamath Entrepreneur & Investor Host of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' Podcast X: 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/ #elonmusk X - https://x.com/elonmusk Watch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4nsm4ezn Watch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/yme92c59 Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th #WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

    2 min

  6. 11/21/2025

    A.R. Rahman: The Genius Who Took Indian Music Global | Nikhil Kamath | People by WTF | Ep 15

    What struck me most in this conversation with AR Rahman was not his mastery but his humility. He talks openly about fear, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and why he constantly leaves comfort to evolve. We got into everything, Bombay Dreams, London, Hollywood, Oscars, classical music’s future, AI composition, spiritual surrender, and why consistency matters more than lifestyle. If you’ve ever wondered how someone stays grounded while being celebrated globally, you should watch this! Timestamps: 00:00 – Early Life, Bangalore–Chennai Roots 03:17 – Childhood Trauma, Losing His Father & Growing Up in Studios 08:25 – Mother’s Strength, Family Survival & Entering Music Young 10:30 – Playing for Composers, Jingles & Early Experiments 13:30 – Building Panchathan Studio & Mani Ratnam Discovery 24:00 – The 90s Trend Change & Redefining Indian Music 26:36 – Classical Music, Gurus & The Spiritual Side of Art 31:00 – AI, Contrarian Thinking & Beating Predictive Models 34:29 – Talent, Practice, Singing & Evolving at Any Age 40:00 – Global Work: UN, KM Conservatory & Purpose-Driven Projects 43:18 – Fame, Privacy & The Price of Being Recognised 47:15 – Creativity, Tech & DM Collaborations 53:33 – Live Experiences, Theatre & Reinventing Entertainment 56:15 – Meta Glasses & His Passion Project 1:14:12 –His Personal Headspace, Altruism & Religious Beliefs 1:29:40 – Tu Hi Re: The Making, History & Magic Behind the Song 1:35:40 – The Future of Cinema: Immersive Screens, Haptics & Sound 1:43:54 – Final Thoughts: India, Scale, News & What’s On His Mind  #nikhilkamath : Co-founder of Zerodha and Gruhas Host of 'WTF is' & 'People By WTF' Podcast 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/ #arrahman : Indian musical composer and record producer Twitter - https://x.com/arrahman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/arrahman/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/arrahman/ Threads - https://www.threads.com/@arrahman Watch 'WTF is' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4nsm4ezn Watch 'People by WTF' Podcast on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/yme92c59 Watch 'WTF Online' on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/4tjua4th #WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

    1h 48m

  7. 08/25/2025

    From Iran to Uber CEO | Nikhil Kamath x Dara Khosrowshahi | People by WTF | Ep. 14

    Building the next Uber in India? Dara shares lessons on competition, EVs, quick commerce, and how he helped build Uber through chaos. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - Dara’s visits to India 01:58 - Uber’s Indian competitors 04:42 - Growing up in Iran 10:47 - Dara on religion & spirituality 16:40 - From Iran to US 19:54 - Key lesson from Barry Diller 28:05 - How AI can reinvent travel 32:12 - Dara’s vision for fixing travel 34:50 - Decoding taste from data 36:48 - What Uber really represents 38:48 - Selling Uber Eats to Zomato 42:10 - Opportunities in mobility, delivery & quick commerce 44:32 - Authenticity & collaboration 49:26 - David vs. Goliath: Uber’s image strategy 53:29 - Team rivalry: strategy or risk? 55:59 - DoorDash vs. Uber 57:24 - Why India matters to Uber 58:31 - Opportunity vs. TAM 1:01:50 - Why quick commerce hasn’t taken off in the US 1:05:15 - Autonomous vehicles vs. drivers 1:10:02 - AVs & Indian roads 1:12:39 - Data challenges 1:13:29 - Cooking automation & the future of dining 1:17:36 - Building brands without ads 1:20:27 - Labour costs & immigration policies 1:21:03 - China’s incredible EVs 1:24:51 - The EV slowdown 1:26:48 - Will Uber become a super app? 1:29:39 - What would Dara build today? #NikhilKamath - Investor & Entrepreneur Twitter: [https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio] (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm9WZVh3cHVTX3JEeGptVjlOZ1R3cW5rVkZJUXxBQ3Jtc0tuekFjWnRXME9XUUVLcDNCTk9YcHd5OU1MV1NMamE0cWE1T25meGJ4VWRMa21OY3VYLWM2T05iOUJtYTNWbWRSLW5YUXNzTTRHUUpjOGdZSGJzNEYxMkt2Y2hmWVNUeU51Nk5MRFVieVNtSTJwMkFXZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fnikhilkamathcio&v=wHQiewz8k9g) LinkedIN: [](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGNsNjlxS2NyU3VxOUNIQU1VUmczaWNobmtJd3xBQ3Jtc0tsVmczaDdwdkpMZWlNaVdISk1mQUFfbmhZNVB2al9OU1hwbF9rYTFoMFJGN2FKRnFreXFEaXZhRGttd2xLRHBpQVhIS19XaW5wQTZ3UjB6bm5vazVmdUkwSEdsU0MxS1lXYmJvVnhlekVRczc0RmdTRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fnikhilkamathcio&v=wHQiewz8k9g) https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ #DaraKhosrowshahi - CEO, Uber Twitter: https://x.com/dkhos LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dara-khosrowshahi-70949862/ #WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

    1h 32m

  8. 08/14/2025

    Sam Altman x Nikhil Kamath: How to Win When AI Changes Everything | People by WTF | Episode 13

    I finally sat down with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, to discuss the launch of GPT-5, its differences, whether we’re inching closer to agent-like AI, what it takes to build a future that’s moving at breakneck speed. 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - What’s New in GPT-5? 02:54 - Sam on First Principles, Careers & Future Industries 05:47 - What’s Possible with GPT-5 07:09 - Building on GPT-5: Skills & Science Applications 10:28 - Mastering Today’s AI Tools 11:37 - Sam’s Self-Perception & Edge at 19 13:42 - Is Humility Still an Advantage? 18:51 - Parenthood & Why He Chose It 21:19 - How Marriage, Religion & Kids Will Evolve 22:20 - Capitalism, Democracy & The Odds of Socialism 25:44 - Does AGI Make Capital Obsolete? 28:25 - Marginal Utility & the Fate of Wrappers 34:15 - Is Contrarian Thinking an Edge? 37:33 - AGI vs. Human Intelligence 38:56 - The Future of Robotics 40:55 - Where the Form Factor is Headed 42:54 - Climate Change & AI in India #NikhilKamath - Investor & Entrepreneur Twitter: [https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm9WZVh3cHVTX3JEeGptVjlOZ1R3cW5rVkZJUXxBQ3Jtc0tuekFjWnRXME9XUUVLcDNCTk9YcHd5OU1MV1NMamE0cWE1T25meGJ4VWRMa21OY3VYLWM2T05iOUJtYTNWbWRSLW5YUXNzTTRHUUpjOGdZSGJzNEYxMkt2Y2hmWVNUeU51Nk5MRFVieVNtSTJwMkFXZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fnikhilkamathcio&v=wHQiewz8k9g) LinkedIN: [](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGNsNjlxS2NyU3VxOUNIQU1VUmczaWNobmtJd3xBQ3Jtc0tsVmczaDdwdkpMZWlNaVdISk1mQUFfbmhZNVB2al9OU1hwbF9rYTFoMFJGN2FKRnFreXFEaXZhRGttd2xLRHBpQVhIS19XaW5wQTZ3UjB6bm5vazVmdUkwSEdsU0MxS1lXYmJvVnhlekVRczc0RmdTRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fnikhilkamathcio&v=wHQiewz8k9g)https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikhilkamathcio/ #SamAltman - CEO, OpenAI Twitter: https://x.com/sama Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samhaltman/ #WTFiswithnikhilkamath #PeopleByWTF #WTFOnline

    45 min
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People by WTF is a series where Nikhil Kamath has a conversation with personalities who stand out in their industries around the world.

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  • Creator
    Nikhil Kamath
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Nikhil Kamath
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    People by WTF

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